For the first time in history, the Preakness Stakes — and all the accompanying celebration — took place at Laurel Park Saturday instead of at Pimlico in Baltimore (it is being rebuilt and the race is scheduled to return next year.)

Despite the smaller crowd and change in location, revelers showed up dressed to the nines to take in the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes.

Here are some of our favorite scenes from the day.

Boujee Bubblez ridden by jockey Yedsit Hazlewood crosses the finish line during The Batoff Goldie race at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Laurel.
Boujee Bubblez, ridden by jockey Yedsit Hazlewood, crosses the finish line during The Batoff Goldie race. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)
A festive hat and horse tattoo are seen on a Preakness attendee at Laurel Park.
A sliver of sunlight illuminates one attendee's horse tattoo. (Kaitlin Newman/The Banner)
Jockeys head to the paddock for the Batoff Goldie, the first race of the day on Preakness Saturday.
Jockeys head to the paddock for the first race of the day. (Jerry Jackson/The Banner)
The starting gate is hauled by a tractor between races during the 151st Preakness at Laurel Park racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The starting gate is hauled by a tractor between races. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Banner)
May (who didn’t want to give her last name) balances Black Eyed Susan cocktails on her head on Preakness Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026.
A vendor balances Black-Eyed Susan cocktails on her head. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)
William Brown, of Laurel, stands for a portrait between races during the 151st Preakness at Laurel Park racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
William Brown of Laurel shows off his Maryland-themed outfit. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Banner)
Karen Keener jokes with customers at the Trackside Grille on Preakness Day at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Laurel.
Karen Keener, center, jokes with customers at the Trackside Grille. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)
Horses charge from the gate in the Sir Barton Stakes, the 6th race of the day on Preakness Saturday.
Horses charge from the gate in the Sir Barton Stakes. (Jerry Jackson/The Banner)
Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood rides Big Cuddle (2) to victory in the Sir Barton Stakes race during the 151st Preakness at Laurel Park racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood rides Big Cuddle (2) to victory in the Sir Barton Stakes. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Banner)
Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood heads into the winner’s circle aboard Big Cuddle following the Sir Barton Stakes, the 6th race of the day on Preakness Saturday.
Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood in the winner’s circle atop Big Cuddle. (Jerry Jackson/The Banner)
Dino Wright, right, of Exec-U-Shine Hospitality Service, ties a bow tie for Marc Greco at Laurel Park racetrack on Preakness Day.
Dino Wright, right, of Exec-U-Shine Hospitality Services, ties a bow tie for Marc Greco at his shoe shine chair. (Ariel Zambelich/The Banner)
Attendees wait for the elevator at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Attendees wait for elevator. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)
Alicia Paslawsky of Gautier, Mississippi poses for a photo on Preakness Day at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Last year she attended the Kentucky Derby and next year she plans to go to the Belmont Stakes for her birthday.
Alicia Paslawsky of Gautier, Miss., poses for a portrait. Last year she attended the Kentucky Derby and next year she plans to go to the Belmont Stakes for her birthday. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)
Max Doufexis plays Alien Armageddon at Laurel Park on Preakness Day.
Max Doufexis plays "Aliens Armageddon" in a hallway at Laurel Park. (Kaitlin Newman/The Banner)
People gather in the Grandstand at Laurel Park on Preakness Day.
Attendees watch a race from the grandstand. (Kaitlin Newman/The Banner)
Race goers are seen on the grandstand apron during the Gallorette Stakes on Preakness Saturday.
Racegoers are seen on the grandstand apron during the Gallorette Stakes. (Jerry Jackson/The Banner)
Turf Star is lead out of the winners circle after The 61st Running of The James W. Murphy Stakes on Preakness Day at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Turf Star is led out of the winners circle after The 61st Running of The James W. Murphy Stakes. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)
A Preakness attendee watches a race with binoculars out of the window of the Grand Stand at Laurel Park racetrack.
An attendee watches a race through binoculars. (Kaitlin Newman/The Banner)
An outrider’s horses mane on Preakness Day at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
An outrider’s horse's mane. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)
Napoleon Solo ridden by Paco Lopez poses for a photo after winning the 151st Running of The Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Napoleon Solo, ridden by Paco Lopez, poses for photos after winning the 151st Preakness Stakes. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)
Monica Clark of Bowie descends the steps at Laurel Park Racetrack on Preakness Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Laurel.
Monica Clark of Bowie, wearing a dress printed with $100 bills, descends the steps at Laurel Park racetrack. (KT Kanazawich for The Banner)