The Best Hats of the Denver DerbyParty

Vanessa Childers,

When the Kentucky Derby began, women would attend the races dressed to the nines—and in 1875, that included their finest hats. Fast-forward 140 years at this year's Denver DerbyParty and you'll see that the tradition has stood the test of time.

Every year, the party includes a Best Hat Contest, and this year was by far the most creative and extravagant they had ever seen. Take a look at some of the party guests' beautiful and creative headwear.

And the 1st Place Best Hat award went to:

See also:

The Denver DerbyParty: A Whole Lot of Fun (and Fundraising)
What Went Down at the Denver DerbyParty

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