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Star Wars and Derby fans will unite to celebrate Return of the Julep event at Mandarin Hide

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By Jenna Rimensnyder on Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 3:40 pm

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Star Wars and Derby fans will unite to celebrate Return of the Julep event at Mandarin Hide

PHOTO COURTESY OF MANDARIN HIDE

Next Saturday, Mandarin Hide is bringing Star Wars fans and Kentucky Derby spectators together for the Return of the Julep event.

Things may get a little weird, considering Mandarin Hide is encouraging guests to dress up in Star Wars gear or in their finest derby attire, but thankfully there will be lots of booze involved.

From noon to 7 p.m., the event will host Star Wars cosplay characters, prizes for best costume and race betting slips.

The bar will be serving up a Maker's Mark specialty julep menu.

Maybe a seersucker suit and a Chewbacca mask? Be bold.

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