[Nick Lachey, the prince of the Kentucky Derby? Getty] Whether you watch for the excitement of the bet, or for the pretty girls in pastels, thousands of fans  turned out their best mint juleps and tuned into the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Celebrities like Bethanny Frankel, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jordan, Bobbie Flay, Stephanie March, and many more headed to Kentucky to watch Jockey Calvin Borel and his horse "Mine That Bird" celebrate his win at the 135th Derby. More»

If you are not heading to Louisville yourself, and the local OTB parlor isn't your speed, there are lots of places you can head tomorrow to watch the Run for The Roses. Here are a few ideas for getting your julep on in the Big Apple; reservations and a little fancier attire than maybe you wear to the infield are both suggested.  You can get a little early taste of the Derby excitement tonight at the Maritime Hotel, where the Boys' Club of New York is holding it's Derby Fundraiser (tickets available at the door). More»