More than 50 000 people are expected to pack inside the glamorous marquees, stands, lawns and private boxes at the 2017 edition of the Vodacom Durban July.
From the weird and wonderful to the spectacular and glamorous, expect everything at the races.
There was a hive of activity and excitement this morning when the gates opened at the racecourse ahead of the big race at 4.30pm.
Follow the Sunday Tribune team live from the races at Greyville today #TribuneJuly #DurbanJuly. - @IOL pic.twitter.com/J2wXfKzcyp
— Sunday Tribune 🗞 (@SundayTribuneSA) July 1, 2017 But what do the experts think about the theme and have people stuck to it this year?
Designer Terrence Bray shares his views on this year's #VDJ2017 #DurbanJuly #TribuneJuly pic.twitter.com/dMhRedjrpB— Nabeelah Shaikh (@Nabeelah_Shaikh) July 1, 2017
@IOL_Lifestyle @IOL OMG hats!!!! #DurbanJuly2017 #VodacomDurbanJuly #loveofhats pic.twitter.com/wgbZ1kr1td
— IOL Lifestyle (@IOL_Lifestyle) July 1, 2017
Vodacom Durban July fashion judging kicks off. #DurbanJuly #TribuneJuly #VDJ2017 pic.twitter.com/xT7aCwfmVi
— Nabeelah Shaikh (@Nabeelah_Shaikh) July 1, 2017
The people were out in the beautiful colours.
Guests are already streaming in at Greyville racecourse #DurbanJuly #TribuneJuly pic.twitter.com/khyF38yxa5
— Lungani (@lunganizungu) July 1, 2017
Model Tasmyn Buikies wearing a creation by Brenda Quin. #DurbanJuly #TribuneJuly #VDJ2017 pic.twitter.com/xJLziFcLV9
— Nabeelah Shaikh (@Nabeelah_Shaikh) July 1, 2017
Fashion in full swing at #VDJ2017 #DurbanJuly #TribuneJuly pic.twitter.com/pmFYPF3vhr
— Nabeelah Shaikh (@Nabeelah_Shaikh) July 1, 2017
Red & black seems to be "The Colour of Magic" dominating most marquees #TribuneJuly #DurbanJuly pic.twitter.com/hijfXAi6Y5
— Sboniso Mngadi™ (@sbonisomngadi) July 1, 2017
— Nkululeko nene (@Nkululekonene5) July 1, 2017
And the decorations and last minute touch ups were taking place.
Deco at @gagasifm marquee @ZakesBantwiniSA will rock the stage later #DurbanJuly #TrubuneJuly pic.twitter.com/Znl4L2qAHQ
— Lungani (@lunganizungu) July 1, 2017
And then the stars came out to play.
Spotted @ayandathabethe_ looking beautiful as always #TribuneJuly#DurbanJuly pic.twitter.com/VT3n5c1SBx
— Siphelele Buthelezi (@SpheleleB) July 1, 2017
Actress @mbali_nks looking 🔥🔥🔥 #TribuneJuly#DurbanJuly pic.twitter.com/5U34RU5NGg
— Siphelele Buthelezi (@SpheleleB) July 1, 2017
Serve us!!! @ayandathabethe_🙌🏾😍 #vdj2017 pic.twitter.com/Q73OPxWHcA
— IOL Lifestyle (@IOL_Lifestyle) July 1, 2017