Some neighbors treat the night before Thanksgiving as much of a celebration as the actual holiday, but instead of loading up on food, they're filling up on drinks.

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving has earned the nickname "Blackout Wednesday" as families and old friends reunite for drinks throughout Omaha's Old Market district.

"It's really a fun night. You also have like the regular local people who always like to go out for a tradition on this night together," said Casey Vance, co-owner of the Dubliner Pub.

Vance says the Wednesday before Thanksgiving rivals some weekend nights in terms of crowd size.

"We find it to be similar to a typical weekend night. Sometimes it'll be busier," Vance said.

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