ABOUT #ALPHADERBY™

The #AlphaDerby weekend is a fundraising event series centered around the style and pageantry of one of the most well-known horse races in the world, The Kentucky Derby.

Three Events. Three Vibes. Beginning with a “Kick-Off Social & Concert” on Friday, “The Kentucky Derby Watch Party” on Saturday, and the popular “Sunday Jazz Brunch”, #AlphaDerby is the perfect Atlanta alternative to enjoy the Kentucky Derby – all for a good cause.

Nine chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. from across the metro-Atlanta area all collaborate to host a first-class experience while benefitting local non-profit education foundations, a true party with a purpose.

#ALPHADERBY WEEKEND BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE:

The Pi Gamma Lambda Education Foundation
Randall D. Ponder Memorial Scholarship
The Henry Arthur Callis Education Foundation
The RKL Education Foundation
Alpha Atlanta Education Foundation Inc.
The LEAD Foundation
The Charles H. Wesley Education Foundation
The Omicron Phi Lambda Education Foundation

Learn More About Beneficiaries

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MAY 1
MIQUEL WILSON FASHION EXPERIENCE

7 PM – 8:30 PM
@ THE GRAND HYATT BUCKHEAD (POOLSIDE)
A NEW unforgettable fashion experience hosted by international fashion designer Miquel Wilson!
*Tickets sold separately*

FRIDAY, MAY 1
KICK-OFF SOCIAL/CONCERT

8 PM – 1 AM
@ THE GRAND HYATT BUCKHEAD
Welcome to Atlanta! After the poolside fashion experience, transition inside and be entertained by artists that wrote the soundtrack to your youth and party the night away. Big Daddy Kane, Chub Rock, Doug E. Fresh have all graced the Friday night stage and THIS year’s performance will be one for the record books. (2019 Attendance: 1100)

VIP HOSPITALITY SUITE

10 PM – 1 AM
@ THE GRAND HYATT BUCKHEAD
Invitation only

SATURDAY, MAY 2
ALPHA DERBY™

3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
@ GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER
The Big Day! Our signature fundraiser. Enjoy the luxury of Atlanta’s largest venue! Kick off the afternoon with live music and two rock solid DJs to keep the party going – both indoors and on the patio. In 2019, 1700 of us locked arms and set the record for a group dance when the originators of the “Swag Surf” F.L.Y. graced the stage. This year’s surprise artist will definitely take things to an even higher level. Hand-selected vendors, silent auction, premium food, drink tickets, best hat competition, live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby and more. Trust us – nothing is left to chance. (2019 Attendance: 1700)

ALPHA DERBY™ AFTER PARTY

9 PM – 1 AM
@ TBD
The race may be over but we’re not done. Come join us as we celebrate in the Winner’s Circle. Location to be announced soon.

SUNDAY, MAY 3
JAZZ BRUNCH

11 AM – 3 PM
@ THE GRAND HYATT BUCKHEAD
How do you cap off a weekend of style, panache, and class? Jazz (and bottomless mimosas of course)! Join us as we celebrate and toast to a great weekend with an incomparable Jazz artist. 2019 saw saxophonist Trey Daniels step off the Anita Baker tour and grace OUR stage to bring us a “Trap Brunch” like none other. Enjoy a plated meal style breakfast buffet complete with carving stations, desserts, attentive service, on site vendors, and more. Then, just as those free bottomless mimosas kick in, our DJ will make sure you leave the weekend with zero energy! The final party with a purpose. (2019 Attendance: 500)

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