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“(This) is not just about an initiation, it’s about an invitation: join us. Partner with us, because it will take each of us working in partnership to make this our biggest and best year yet,” said Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore. “We want everyone to have a seat at the table. Together, we can create a truly unforgettable celebration and elevate our communities right here in Maryland.” Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore, together with Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland announced plans December 11th, for the creation of the Preakness Festival, a reimagined celebration of the iconic Preakness Stakes that will take place across Maryland for the first time in 2025. Coinciding with the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes in 2025, the new festival will feature free and ticketed cultural events, arts activities, and other programming at prominent locations across the state. Through public and private stakeholder partnerships, the festival will deliver experiences that equitably enhance economic growth, promote tourism, and inspire civic pride through collaborative work with small, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. “For this to be Maryland’s decade, it has to be Baltimore’s time. We cannot have a growing, thriving state if our state’s largest city isn’t growing and thriving too,” said Governor Wes Moore. “Preakness 150 will be more than a celebration—it will help us build a legacy in this city and this state. A legacy of progress; a legacy of opportunity; a legacy of growth and a legacy of leaving no one behind.” First Lady Moore, Christian Johansson, Belinda Stronach, David Rubenstein, and Michael Hankin will serve as Preakness 150 Festival leadership co-chairs. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson, Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, and Baltimore City First Lady Hana Scott will serve as honorary festival chairs. “The Preakness Festival will mark a significant evolution in Maryland’s approach to equestrian events,” said Maryland Sports Commission Executive Director and Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland President Terry Hasseltine. “Our goal is to deliver holistic experiences that will positively impact communities across the state, drive tourism, and solidify Maryland’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class events. We are excited to lead this effort in collaboration with our great partners.” More information: https://lnkd.in/eqKTnvMz