Derby Party for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Guests at a derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5, react as I'll Have Another wins the Kentucky Derby.

Guests socialize before the race at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Meagan Smith watches as guest have their photo taken at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Michael Neal runs the Pick Your Pony game at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Rachel Bertrand examines the wine auction table at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Jeff Maurer of Cape Girardeau gazes out the front window as guests arrive at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Jeff Maurer of Cape Girardeau addresses guests as his wife Lauren looks on at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Ann Davidson of St. Louis watches as guests arrive at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5. Guests were encouraged to wear derby style attire such as seersucker suits and the extravagant ladies hats the race has become famous for. Davidson, who works for Big Brothers Big Sisters, said that her sister made this hat for her.

Charles and Sydney Herbst speak to attendees after being awarded the Hennings' Circle Promise Award at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Rachel, Trae and David Bertrand examine the wine auction table at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Bill Hatter of St. Louis gazes out the front window as guests arrive at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5.

Many of the female guests at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5, wore extravagant hats such as this one worn by Lia Mastonardi.

Many of the female guests at a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5, wore extravagant hats such as this one worn by Ashley Lipke.

Mint juleps await the arrival of guests to a Kentucky Derby party being held for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Saturday, May 5. The bourbon and mint cocktail is a traditional beverage at the famous Kentucky horse race.