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Raise for the Roses:
A Kentucky Derby Social
Partnership Event
Raise for the Roses is brought to you by Friends of Portsmouth, Marting's, and Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom. This annual fundraiser benefits admission free public Christmas displays in Downtown Portsmouth.
Raise for the Roses 2026
will be held on Saturday, May 2,
at Marting's.
More details to come as the time approaches.
Raise for the Roses
Join us for an evening of Southern Charm, Thrilling Races, and Community Spirit!
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Live Racing Action
Betting Games
Signature Derby Cocktails & Cash Bar
Derby Dining
Silent Auction
Best Hat Contest
Best Dressed Duo Contest
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And the opportunity to support
the City of Portsmouth
as a Hallmark Hometown Christmas Town!​​
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Proceeds raised from this event benefit the Boneyfiddle In Lights display
at Three Bridges Park
during Winterfest,
the Light Up Tracy Park display,
and the Downtown Portsmouth
Christmas Streetscape.