Date to be announced · the day before the Preakness; moves from Friday to Saturday in 2027

Black-Eyed Susan Day

Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, United States

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Maryland's ladies' day: fillies' feature, traditionally the dressier and more female-focused day of the weekend.

Theme colours

yellow
black

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard: Smart
Millinery: encouraged
Season: Spring
Official flower: Black-Eyed Susan (the winner's blanket; Maryland's state flower)

Women

No dress code on the official Preakness FAQ (read 2026-11-13). The only clothing rule in the prohibited list is 'political attire'. Secondary reports quote the track's standard as casual attire, with no cut-offs or tank tops in dining areas. Rebuilt Pimlico's area codes for 2027 are not published.

Encouraged

sundress or bright dress
hat or fascinator
black-and-yellow (Black-Eyed Susan) accents
flat or block-heel shoes

Leave at home

political attire

Men

No written code (read 2026-11-13). Custom: bright blazers, seersucker or linen, pastel shirts, bow ties; casual in the infield. 'Political attire' is prohibited.

Encouraged

sport coat
collared shirt
loafers

Leave at home

political attire

Styling notes

Preakness is the loosest of the Triple Crown days: colour, sundresses, bright blazers, crab and black-eyed-Susan prints. Black-and-yellow is the local nod.

Weather

Baltimore late May: about 14-25 C, humid, thunderstorms possible.

History

The 2026 Preakness (151st) was run at Laurel Park while Pimlico was demolished and rebuilt. The 152nd returns to Pimlico in 2027 with limited capacity and heavy use of temporary seating; the fully rebuilt Pimlico is due in spring 2028 (reported).

where you are standing

Enclosure by enclosure

Infield / general admission

No written code.

Dining rooms and hospitality (temporary structures in 2027)

Secondary reports: no cut-offs or tank tops in dining areas. Not confirmed on an official page.

Check the official details before you go: preakness.com ↗

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