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Philadelphia Dragon Boat Festival
A colorful celebration of an ancient Chinese tradition
Date:
10/3/2009
8:00 AM-
10/3/2009
5:30 PM
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Dragon Boat Racing on the Schuylkill River
Pboto by Andrew Czudak, courtesy of the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Assoc.
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Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest-growing water sports in the world. Philadelphia's festival is the largest of its kind in North America.
Stroll up Kelly Drive along the Schuylkill River for an unusually colorful and dramatic regatta, the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Festival, Philadelphia's annual celebration of an ancient Chinese tradition.
The boats, festooned in brilliantly colored dragon heads and tails, are manned by teams of 20 paddlers and compete against each other in several heats throughout the day.
But that's just half the excitement. A wide range of corporate, civic and community groups send teams to this regional event, and each team sets up a tented picnic area along the riverfront — making for a fun and festive atmosphere for paddlers and spectators alike.
COME PREPARED
Kelly Drive is closed to traffic for the event and parking is scarce. If you're coming as a spectator, you will want to pack a picnic.
DON'T MISS
There will be live music supplied by the Dixie Land Band. There will also be a few vendors selling dragon boat paraphernalia and other Asian goods, including clothing and crafts.
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