Kentucky Derby Party — White Bear Lake’s Best Derby Viewing Party

If you’re looking for the best Kentucky Derby party in White Bear Lake — or anywhere in the Twin Cities — Little Village Pub has you covered on Saturday, May 2nd.
We’re not just turning on the TV and calling it a party. We’re bringing the full race day experience to White Bear Lake with live horse racing, betting, prizes, specialty Derby drinks, and the Kentucky Derby live on all 30+ of our TVs.
🏇 LIVE HORSE RACING & PRIZES
Before the Kentucky Derby even starts, we’re running our own races right here at the pub. Starting at 3:30 PM, live horse races go up on every TV every 30 minutes. Pick your horse, place your bet, and watch the race play out live. If your horse wins, you win a prize.
Six races. Six chances to win. All afternoon, before the big race.
This is what sets our Kentucky Derby viewing party apart from anywhere else in White Bear Lake or the Twin Cities — a real race day betting experience, right at your table.
🌿 SPECIALTY DERBY DRINKS
No Kentucky Derby party is complete without the drinks to match. We’re pouring:
• Classic Mint Juleps
• Bourbon cocktails
• Sweet Tea
Available from 3:30 PM through the end of the event.
👒 DRESS TO IMPRESS
Come dressed to impress — fascinators, bow ties, seersucker suits, sundresses, Derby hats. Don’t hold back.
📺 THE KENTUCKY DERBY LIVE
At approximately 6:00 PM, the 2026 Kentucky Derby goes live from Churchill Downs — and you’ll watch every stride of it on our wall of 30+ TVs. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
Whether you’re a lifelong horse racing fan or you just want to dress up, drink Mint Juleps, and watch the most exciting 2 minutes in sports — this is the Kentucky Derby party White Bear Lake has been waiting for.
