The 7th annual Unbridled Eve Derby Prelude Party brings southern hospitality to Hollywood

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 07: Eugenia Kuzmina attends the 2016 Unbridled Eve Derby Prelude Party at The London Hotel on January 7, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for York Sisters LLC)

Once a year, true Southern hospitality heads to Hollywood to celebrate the spirit of the Kentucky Derby with the by-invitation-only Unbridled Eve Derby Prelude Party with presenting sponsor Delta Dental. In addition to great food, specialty cocktails, a bourbon tasting, and Derby Pie, the Prelude Party serves as a kickoff and introduction to the Kentucky Derby and the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala, which takes place the first weekend in May in Louisville.

The largest fundraiser is the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala, held on the eve of the Kentucky Derby. Since its inception in 2012, the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala has raised more than $500,000 for Blessings in a Backpack, the LES Turner ALS Foundation, and 15 other charities.