Big hats, bigger hearts: St. Pete’s Derby Day gives back

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Churchill Downs wasn’t the only place where the hats were out and the mint juleps were being poured on Saturday. From fashion statements to a winning bet that was pure luck, a derby party in Tampa Bay gave back in a big way.

A derby day tradition a decade in the making, spectators dressed to the nines and came ready to celebrate, with a select few even bringing some extra luck.

Tia Overstreet took creativity to another level — her hat, weighing a few pounds, took hours to make…

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