Preakness Crowd Goes Down in the Record Books

Baltimore, MD - The build up is big, and it's safe to say it all begins with a green neon cup.  Well before the horses hit the track, the party animals take to the infamous infield.

"There is only one infield party and you are here," announced Kegasus, Lord of the InfieldFest.

There’s music, a national volleyball tournament, corn hole, and plenty of drinking.  No dry spot, but the party has calmed down since 2009 when beer from the outside was cut off.

The crowd size went down initially.  This year, headliner Maroon 5 helped make the 137th running of the Preakness a record setter with over 121,000 people.  The more tame setting doesn’t seem to be a problem.

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