There's more to the Preakness than the horse race at Pimlico. Yesterday, Preakness Celebration Inc., the nonprofit group that runs the celebration, officially unveiled a weeklong schedule of events for the entire family. The festival will include:
When: Friday May 10, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
What: Media balloon flight
Cost: Free
Where: Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville
When: Friday, May 10-May 17 (except Sunday, May 12, and Monday, May 13), 5: 30 p.m.-11 p.m.
What: Bud Light Nights: the 9th annual Infield Party on Water Street
Cost: $3 and gain admission all week except Preakness Eve
Where: Water Street, two blocks north of Inner Harbor
When: Saturday, May 11, 6: 30 a.m.-8 a.m.
What: First National Bank Hot Air Balloon Race
Cost: Free
Where: Druid Hill Park
When: Saturday, May 11, 8: 30 a.m.
What: FILA 5-K Preakness Run
Cost: Free
Where: Around the Inner Harbor and Key Highway
When: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
What: 23rd annual Preakness Parade
Where: Charles and Pratt streets
When: Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
What: Crown Central Petroleum BalloonGlow and Concert
Cost: Tickets, $10 in advance; $15 at the gate, are available at TicketMaster and Metro Food Markets; children 10 and under free
Where: Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville
When: Sunday, May 12, 7 a.m.-8 a.m.
What: Mother's Day Balloon Launch
Cost: Free
Where: Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville
When: Tuesday, May 14, noon
What: Pee-Wee Preakness
Cost: Free
Call: (410) 837-4636
Where: Rash Field, Inner Harbor
When: Wednesday, May 15, noon
What: Preakness Frog Hop
Cost: Free
Where: Broadway Market Square in Fells Point
When: Wednesday, May 15, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
What: Coca-Cola Great Schooner Race
Cost: Free
Where: Inner Harbor
When: Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
What: The Triple Crown Ball
Cost: $275
Call: (410) 243-9066, Ext. 164 for tickets and information
Where: Stouffer's Harborplace Hotel, Inner Harbor
When: Friday, May 17, noon
What: Preakness Crab Derby
Cost: Free
Where: Lexington Market
When: Saturday, May 18, gates open at 8: 30 a.m., post-time 11 a.m.
What: The 121st Preakness Stakes Call: (410) 542-9400 for ticket information
Where: Pimlico Race Course
Pub Date: 4/04/96
