Enjoy Derby Fun at 'Tulips & Juleps’ Hosted by The Junior League

Be sure to join The Junior League of Tuscaloosa for their 3rd Annual Tulips & Juleps fundraiser. This event takes place on Saturday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. at the Jemison Mansion in downtown Tuscaloosa.

According to the press release, the Tulips & Juleps event “will feature food, drinks, Derby games, a hat contest and sounds provided by Townsquare Media’s DreDay. All proceeds will go to benefit the Junior League of Tuscaloosa and its programs."

LeNa` Powe McDonald, Tulips and Juleps Committee Chairwoman said that this “event provides an opportunity for members of the Junior League to join with other members of our community to celebrate the end of our program year and the work that we do."

‘Tulips & Juleps’ Ticket Details

For more information about JLT and to purchase event tickets please visit www.jltuscaloosa.org

The Junior League of Tuscaloosa works to make a lasting impact on the Tuscaloosa community. "Collectively, our members provide hundreds of service hours, and countless resources to the community each year through our programming," said McDonald. "From building playgrounds with Nick’s Kids to supporting the YMCA, we volunteer to drive positive change. Support of ‘Tulips and Juleps’ helps make those things possible."

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