24 10 / 2012
The Baltimore National College Fair 2012
CALLING ALL SOON TO BE COLLEGE STUDENTS!
Looking for the right college? The Baltimore National College Fair is October 29th-30th, at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Sometimes traveling to a new place is stressful, and finding parking is hard enough. No Worries, Parking Panda has your back! This event is a great opportunity when planning your school future, and we don’t want you to miss out!
Parking Panda conveniently offers a lot of cheap parking garages near the Baltimore Convention Center. You can find parking as low as $8 dollars a day with Parking Panda. Also near many local attractions.
Head on over to the convention, then visit all off the downtown Baltimore fun, like the Aquarium, shopping, and restaurants on the Harbor.
Reserve parking for this great event now! Your future awaits! 
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03 8 / 2012
Baltimore Grand Prix announces Parking Panda as an Official Partner
Parking Panda Becomes Official Parking Partner of Grand Prix of Baltimore
Parking Panda is thrilled to announce that we are now the official parking partner of the highly anticipated Baltimore Grand Prix! In just four short weeks, an expected 100,000 attendees will be enjoying Labor Day weekend in Baltimore at this three-day racing event chalked full of 180mph action on a 12-turn race course beginning right in the heart of downtown Baltimore that winds through the surrounding streets. This year they’re featuring the cars of the IZOD IndyCar Series — a new racecar design for 2012 featuring turbocharged engines — and the American Le Mans Series.
So you have your tickets, booked your hotel, but have you thought about parking? The city is going to be packed. The first races start at 8am—do you really want to spend your morning driving around looking for a parking garage that still has room? Hotel parking is usually out of this world expensive and might not even be close to the course. 
As the official parking partner of this event, Parking Panda has partnered with parking lots and garages all over the city available for you to reserve ahead of time and avoid the added stress of finding your spot. We have lots just a few blocks from the course with prices ranging from $3 to $30/day. Once you book, your spot is guaranteed reserved, even if the lot otherwise fills up. Just show your Parking Panda confirmation, and the lot attendant will let you right in. Your confirmation also serves as your payment. It’s that simple!
Given the high attendance of this event, parking is going to be in high demand. Garages will fill up quickly and early so don’t wait! Reserve now and make sure your weekend is completely hassle-free. Check out the link below and book parking for all three days of the Grand Prix for an incredible price!
https://www.parkingpanda.com/baltimore-grand-prix-parking
Grand Prix of Baltimore 2012
August 31st - September 2nd
http://raceonbaltimore.com/
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15 5 / 2012
PREAKNESS - May 19th 2012
The 137th Preakness Stakes, the second leg in the Triple Crown series, will be held this Saturday, May 19th at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Preakness, drawing more people than any other sporting event in Maryland, set a record in 2007 when 121,263 people attended and more than $87.2 million was placed in bets. The first Preakness was held at Pimlico in 1873 however, the Preakness Stakes has not always been held in Maryland.
In 1890, Preakness was hosted by Morris Park Racecourse in the Bronx, New York, after which there was no race run for three years. Next, for 15 years from 1894 to 1908 the race was held at Gravesend Race Track on Coney Island, New York before finally returning to Pimlico in 1909.
The first Preakness winner was Kentucky born, American Thoroughbred racehorse, Survivor. Ridden by jockey George Barbee, Survivor won the $2,050 winning purse by galloping home easily by 10 lengths. This was the largest margin of victory until 2004, when Smarty Jones won by 11 1/2 lengths. This year’s purse towers over its 1873 counterpart at $1,000,000.
Preakness, also known as “The Run for the Black-Eyes Susans” since a blanket of the state flower is usually places around the winner’s neck, is truly a time for Fellowship among Marylanders. Just after the horses for the Preakness are called to the post, the audience is invited to sing Maryland’s official state song, “Maryland, My Maryland.” Traditionally, the song was led by the Baltimore Colts’ Marching Band from the infield but today The United States Naval Academy Glee Club leads the song.
It’s not just horses that draw the crowds to the Preakness festivities. Infieldfest, a day of music, activities, food and drinks begins Saturday morning before The Preakness Stakes. I hope you like beer for breakfast because the first band is scheduled to begin at 8:20 am!
Although Parking for Preakness is now SOLD OUT, no worries because Parking Panda has you covered. We have spaces available just a few short blocks away at Pimlico Elementary School. For only $25 you can get all day parking. Check out our Preakness Parking page and reserve your space now!
Park Happy!
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03 5 / 2012
A Star Spangled Sailabration
In honor of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner, Baltimore is hosting Star-Spangled Sailabration, an international parade of over 40 tall ships and naval vessels. The event will feature tours of the ships, waterside festivities, an air show featuring the Blue Angels, and the world-premier of “Overture for 2012” composed by Phillip Glass. Star-Spangled Sailabration is the kick off of Star-Spangled 200, a three-year state-wide commemoration beginning June 2012 and running through September 2014.
For the Star-Spangled Sailabration, ships will sail in from all over the world, including Cisne Branco, hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Guayas, a 257-foot tall ship of Ecuador, and Cuauhtémoc, a 270-foot tall ship from Mexico.
This nearly week-long celebration begins Wednesday June 13th when ships begin to arrive throughout the day, and concludes that following Tuesday, June 19th as the ships depart.
Some notable events set throughout the week include:
Thursday, June 14th
Flag Day Celebration
(10am – 4pm) at the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
Welcome Ceremony
(11am-12pm) at the Inner Harbor
Friday, June 15th
Sailabration Village Open
(11am-9pm) at the Inner Harbor
Saturday, June 16th
Star-Spangled Festival & Aircraft Display
(10am-5pm) at the Martin State Airport
Celebration of the American Flag/ Concerts & Fireworks
(6pm-10pm) at the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Sunday, June 17th - Star-Spangled Air Show featuring the Blue Angels
(1pm-4pm) - Best Viewed from Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Everyday - Free Public Ship Tours
Various Times & Various Locations
For the full schedule of events, a list of visiting ships and more information, check out the Star-Spangled 200 site.
To reserve parking for the event, go to our custom Star-Spangled Sailabration page & ensure your spot ahead of time!
(Source: blog.parkingpanda.com)
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03 4 / 2012
Parking in the District
It’s insanely expensive, hard to find and most of all, it ruins your good mood. Parking. DC is all too familiar with this maddening daily task. Unless you’ve got a lot of cash to throw around, you’ll be circling for hours trying to find something affordable, not to mention missing that morning meeting. Even when you are lucky enough to find a spot, DC parking enforcement is fierce! According to an article from The Washington Post, not only did DC set a record in 2011 by collecting $92.6 million in parking citations, but the district collects an average of $370,000 in parking fines every working day of the year—and it’s getting worse. Already this year, DC has taken in over $31 million in parking fines and is on track to set another record for 2012. If you find these numbers nauseating, read on.
In addition to fines, the district also receives about $40 million in parking meter revenue from their 17,000 parking meters. These meters are now easier to feed than ever before with the option to pay by credit card, phone, or online. This isn’t a few quarters here or there, it’s your hard-earned money going down the drain.
The hardworking DC population deserves a much needed alternative. Forget driving aimlessly in traffic and throwing your money away; Parking Panda is coming to DC in April. Look for the Panda in the DC wilderness soon and as always….Park Happy!
15 3 / 2012
Parking for St. Patrick’s Day Events in Baltimore
Last March, Catonsville resident Joe Heldman recounted his St. Patrick’s day woes in an article for the Baltimore Sun:
“Here is how the city rips people off: When we found a parking space on Saturday, the meter would only let us pay for two hours. We encountered the same thing on Broadway (where city officials saw fit to give out tickets to those in church). And also true near Duda’s….Why can’t these meters be good for more time? The only reason they are limited to two hours is to make it possible to give out more tickets. Every time I see things like this happen it makes me not want to go back to the city and support local businesses (The Baltimore Sun, March 2011).”
This dilemma holds true for most suburbanites. Venture into the city where parking is scarce, expensive, and aggravating to find (not to mention many meters are only good for 2 hours) or stay in the suburbs. For holidays such as St. Patrick’s Day, with events throughout the month of March, most of the action is in the city. Some St. Patrick’s day events in Baltimore include:
Meet in the Street - A celebration in Canton’s O’Donnell Square.
The Canton Irish Stroll - A bar crawl through Canton.
The Fed Hill Irish Stroll - A bar crawl through Federal Hill.
The Shamrock 5k - A Run & post-race party.
The Baltimore St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Baltimore’s official, traditional Irish parade.
O’Malley’s March - Governor Martin O’Malley leads his Irish band in concert at the Recher Theatre in Towson.
Slainte - Live Irish music and specials on Irish beer at one of Baltimore’s most authentic Irish pubs and restaurants.
With St. Patrick’s Day taking place on a Saturday this year, we know that the number of people partying and partaking in all the great events in Baltimore will be at an all time high. You know what this means? Parking will be at its absolute worst. Don’t let your day be ruined and don’t miss a single second of drinking that green beer, listening to live music, and having a great time. No matter what part of town you’re headed to, Parking Panda has you covered. Log on now and grab a guaranteed parking space for the same price you’ll spend on that first (and probably way too early) beer! Be safe, have fun, and most importantly — Park Happy!
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