This weekend, we celebrate the annual Spring Racing Carnival for horse racing. The Flemington Carnival is one of the most celebrated sporting events in Melbourne. The media and 100,000+ celebrities, punters and everyday Melbournians flock to the race course for festivities each year.
Spring Racing Carnival fashion is famous. Even men suit up in the latest trends. It is traditional for women to wear hats or fascinators (decorated headpieces) to Race Day events.
This year, I attended the first day of the Spring Racing Carnival. "Derby Day" carries a black and white dress code. The day began with an incredible champagne breakfast prepared by my friend at her new home by the race course featuring a banquet of fruit, chicken skewers and warm buttery crossaints.
It was a beautiful warm day, and one of the first sunny days we have had in a while. We laid out our picnic mats and watched the races from the lawns. We enjoy any excuse to dress up, get out of the house and spend the day with friends. It was the perfect day out.
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