Preakness Celebration is a week long time of activities and events set up to commemorate Baltimore's most prized sporting event, the Preakness Stakes.
The Preakness Stakes is the second of three races in the Triple Crown, and an always popular event in the area. And just like the Preakness Stakes, the Preakness Celebration is always looked forward to throughout the year. Various hot air balloon exhibits are typically part of the festivities, along with a 5k marathon and parade.
Even if you have no interest in the actual race, the Preakness Celebration is the perfect time to visit the Baltimore area. Through a barrage of hot air balloons, parades, carnivals and other exciting events the entire city comes alive with fervor. And of course, if you are interested in racing, then attending the actual Preakness Stakes is sure to make your visit to Baltimore a time to remember for a lifetime.
