Louisville, Kentucky – April 11, 2024 – Global sensation and multi-award-winning artist Bruno Mars is set to dazzle as the headliner of the 2024 Trifecta Derby Eve Gala, scheduled for Friday, May 3rd, from 8 pm to 1 am in downtown Louisville near Slugger Field. After a hiatus of four years, the premier Derby Eve Party returns to commemorate the 150th Kentucky Derby, hosted by Eden Bridgeman Sklenar and her family.

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With over 200 million singles sold worldwide, Bruno Mars stands as one of the top-selling artists in history. Most recently, Mars accepted the Album of the Year award at the 2022 BET Awards on behalf of the duo An Evening with Silk Sonic. At the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, the dynamic duo swept the stage, securing four awards, including Record of the Year for “Leave The Door Open” and Best R&B Performance. This marked Bruno Mars’s 17th song to achieve Multi-Platinum status, and his win for Record of the Year marked his third victory in this prestigious category, a feat accomplished by only one other artist in Grammy history.

Eden Sklenar expressed her enthusiasm for hosting Bruno Mars, acknowledging his status as one of today’s most captivating entertainers. She anticipates an unforgettable celebration of Derby 150 with their esteemed guests.

The Trifecta Gala is renowned for attracting A-list entertainment figures, along with celebrities from Hollywood, fashion, and sports. This year’s event will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kentuckiana and will pay tribute to the profound contributions of African Americans to the history of the Kentucky Derby, blending reverence for the past with a forward-looking vision.

Recognized by Churchill Downs as an official Kentucky Derby Event, the Gala boasts sponsorship from Churchill Downs, EBONY, Jet Media, Jackson Family Wines, and Brown-Forman.

Attendees can anticipate a night filled with delectable cuisine, exquisite drinks, captivating musical performances, and an array of luminaries from the realms of sports and entertainment. Additional celebrity guests for this high-profile affair will be unveiled in the coming weeks, and tickets are now available for purchase at www.trifectagala.com. Media inquiries for red carpet credentials can be directed to [email protected].