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Events Schedule
Preakness First Friday
Friday May 02, 2008

The concert series begins with the legendary music marker, Marshall Crenshaw.

Free Concert.
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And They're Off!
Friday May 09, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Friday May 09, 2008 at 9:00 PM

Preakness Celebration welcomes local and regional favorite, The Crawdaddies.

Free Outdoor Concert.
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The Preakness Parade
Saturday May 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM

The 35th Annual Preakness Parade -- featuring the colorful march of floats, helium balloon characters, equestrian units, military honor guard and marching bands down Pratt Street and performances by noted military units and honor guards.
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MECU's Pee Wee Preakness
Tuesday May 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM

Presented by MECU Baltimore's Credit Union

Tiny tots will bounce their way to the finish line on “Hippity Hops” in this mini-Preakness race --- just for kids!
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Preakness Frog Hop
Wednesday May 14, 2008 at 12:00 PM

Record Jump is 8 Feet! Even frogs catch the Preakness Spirit -- past amphibian contestants have logged record jumps over 8 feet.

Free Admission.
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Preakness Crab Derby
Thursday May 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM

The 18th anniversary of this popular event were local celebrities race crabs and the winner collects $500 for their favorite charity!

FREE admission.
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Miller Lite Nites
Thursday May 15, 2008 - Friday May 16, 2008

The Power Plant Live rocks with Alter Bridge - Thursday, May 15 from 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Free Concert.


The Power Plant comes alive again with Mr. Greengenes - Friday, May 16 from 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.

Free Concert
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Preakness Balloon Festival
Thursday May 15, 2008 - Saturday May 17, 2008 at 7:00 AM

Presented by Talk Radio 680 AM WCBM.

Turf Valley Resort will light up the skies in honor of a longstanding Preakness Celebration tradition. Over 20 balloons in unique shapes and colors will thrill fans as they launch, fly and glow over a two day period until Preakness Day morning, Saturday, May 17th. Everyone can enjoy crafts, vendors and entertainment, and even some daring folks can have a chance to hitch a ride to the sky in a tethered balloon ride.
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Twas the Night Before Preakness
Friday May 16, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Friday May 16, 2008 at 9:00 PM

2008 Grammy nominee Ryan Shaw will headline Preakness Eve with a Free concert outdoors, opening act local favorite, Donegal Xpress.

Free Concert.
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133rd Running of the Preakness Stakes
Saturday May 17, 2008

It's that time of the year again! On the third Saturday in May, join us at Old Hilltop for the running of the 133rd Preakness Stakes
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