Boulder weekend calendar: Derbys, galas, margs and more
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Even if your loved ones aren't collecting diplomas at CU, there are plenty of excuses to celebrate this weekend.
The big picture: It's a break for tutus, frilly hats, superhero tights and margaritas. Maybe not at the same time, but who are we to judge?
Here's a rundown of this weekend in Boulder County:
🐎 Kentucky Derby Party, St. Julien Hotel and Spa: This annual affair celebrates the Run for the Roses with a live band, open bar, hand-rolled cigars, a Southern-style buffet and puppy racing with Mile High Canine Rescue.
- If you go: 1-5pm Saturday, tickets are $130.
💥 Free Comic Book Day, Time Warp Comics: Get your geek on with a selection of titles available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit five books per person, no duplicates. There are also $1 books and discounts on other titles. Artists will be at the store signing and selling their work.
- If you go: 10am Saturday.
🧚 Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival, Pearl Street Mall: After a rain delay last week, spring officially arrives in downtown Boulder with pint-size fairies and elves, the Pearl Street Mall "waking up the tulips," live performances, special activities for children and more than 15,000 tulips in bloom.
- If you go: 1-5pm Sunday, admission is free.
🌮 Cinco de Mayo, Mister Oso: Boulder's Mister Oso is celebrating its first year with an early Cinco de Mayo party featuring a DJ, Lucha Libre wrestling matches and Red Bull–sponsored margaritas served in collectible glasses.
- If you go: 1-6pm Sunday, reservations available on OpenTable
💃 Met Gala Watch Party, The Time Collaborative Longmont: Longmont nonprofit Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, which helps victims of domestic violence, will host a watch party for the red carpet program. Feel free to dress up to match the stars or keep it casual.
- If you go: 6-8:30pm Monday. Admission is free but registration is required and space is limited.