At the races, people dress up - many women wear their best or most colorful hats and dresses, with some participating in fashion parades on the field. Marquees are set up for VIP guests, including local, national and international celebrities who attend this festive event. Champagne, wine and gourmet finger foods are usually served on this day.
In 2014, the Melbourne Cup will be on Tuesday, November 4 2014.
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The Melbourne Cup will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. The Melbourne Cup is considered the best known horse race to take place in the country of Australia.
Oaks Day is part of the Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival held in Australia. Melbourne Cup Day takes place the first Tuesday in November and Oaks Day is always on the following Thursday.
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The majority of stores remain open on Melbourne Cup day. Some may adjust their hours. Call ahead to be sure.
Melbourne Cup was created in 1861.
The Melbourne Cup, a horse race which occurs on the first Tuesday in November, is held on the Flemington race course in Melbourne, Victoria,
The 2012 Melbourne Cup was the 152nd Melbourne Cup. The 2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup was held on Tuesday, 6 November 2012, at Flemington Racecourse, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia