LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Unbridled Eve Derby Gala returned for its 11th year at the Galt House Hotel's Grand Ballroom in downtown Louisville Friday evening.
The Official Kentucky Derby Event is known for southern hospitality, elegance and entertainment.
Kaoru Tsuchiya and Sandy Hawley at the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on May 3, 2024. (WDRB photo)
The black tie optional gala draws local and national business leaders, horse racing industry professionals and celebrities from film, television, music, comedy and sports.
Here's a look at some of those on this year's guest list:
- Country music legend Randy Travis
- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, former NBA forward
- Mike Mills, co-founder and bassist of iconic rock band R.E.M.
- Aron Haddad, actor and former WWE wrestler
- Akoy Agau, former power forward for Louisville Basketball
- Lisa Leslie, Olympic gold medalist and former NBA player for the Los Angeles Sparks
- Michael Colyar, American actor and comedian
- Michael Bush, former NFL running back
- Bob Guiney, television personality
- SuperChef Darnell Ferguson
- Shannon Burton, Sports Illustrated swimsuit finalist
- MeShyia Bradshaw, Miss Kentucky Teen
- Mario Urrutia, wide receiver and co-owner of Kentucky Xtreme
- Ethan the dog, Louisville's Compassion Ambassador
- Valerie Owens Combs, University of Louisville Athletic Hall of Famer
- Bilal Powell, former NFL running back
- Chris Blandford, Kroger wine and spirit expert
- The McFarlands, TikTok influencers
- Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000.
- Madalyne Kinnett, Miss Kentucky USA 2023
- Dr. Ajmal Zemmar, physician-scientist specializing in neurosurgery
- Nick Vallelonga, American actor and filmmaker
- Mackenzie Shutt, social media influencer
- John Schneider, Singer, Dukes of Hazzard actor
- Chef Edward Lee, Award-winning chef and author
- Dean Norris, American actor
- Madison Marsh, Miss America 2024
- Rauw Alejandro, singer-songwriter
- Rob Angel, board game inventor known for Pictionary
- Jean Cruguet, Triple Crown winning jockey
- Geneo Riley, retired NFL tight end
- Johnny Edwards, former MLB catcher
- Larry Demeritte, Kentucky Derby trainer
- Hanley House, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2024
For more than a decade, Unbridled Eve has raised funds for Blessings in a Backpack, a now national charity started in Louisville that provides school children with weekend meals.
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