The star-studded event will be held in Louisville, Kentucky
Global superstar and award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Bruno Mars has been tapped to headline the 2024 Trifecta Derby Eve Gala on Friday, May 3rd in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, near Slugger Field. The premier Derby Eve Party is back after a four-year hiatus for the 150th Kentucky Derby and is hosted by Eden Bridgeman Sklenar and her family.
“As our final act after many years of memorable Galas and most importantly raising funds for various charities, we couldn’t be more excited to host Bruno Mars, one of the most exciting entertainers in music today. We can’t wait to celebrate Derby 150 with all of our guests,” states Sklenar.
The Trifecta Gala attracts big-name entertainment and Hollywood, fashion, and sports celebrities. This year’s event will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kentuckiana and will pay special homage to the invaluable contributions of African Americans to the Kentucky Derby history with a reverence for the past and a vision for the future. The Gala is recognized by Churchill Downs as an official Kentucky Derby Event and is sponsored by Churchill Downs, Ebony, Jet Media, Jackson Family Wines, and Brown-Forman.
The fun-filled night will include elevated food and libation selections, musical acts, and an abundance of who’s who from sports and entertainment. Additional celebrity guests for the high-profile event will be announced in the coming weeks, and tickets are now available at trifectagala.com.
Mars has sold over 200 million singles worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists. Recently Mars accepted Album Of The Year on behalf of the duo An Evening with Silk Sonic during the 2022 BET Awards. Previously sweeping the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the super duo took home four awards including Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best R&B Performance for “Leave The Door Open.” This comes after the song became Mars’ 17th song to reach multi-platinum status. His 64th Annual Grammy win for Record of the Year, makes him only the second artist in Grammy history to win the category three times.
