Starting this evening, the Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival will run all weekend. My team, Platinum Ratz, is racing on Saturday and Sunday. There will be entertainment, food and lots of stuff to see and do. Come by Louise McKinney Park if you are looking for something to do this weekend!
The Edmonton Queen Riverboat is proud to support the 13th Annual Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival. From our top deck, you are invited to watch the second round of races on Saturday, August 22, 2009. Boarding is free, and food and drink are always available.
The General Schedule of events is:
FRIDAY
6pm opening ceremonies
7.10pm Challenge Cup Races (like all chinese boats racing or )
10pm beer gardens close
SATURDAY
8am first round of racing begins
11am Festival Entertainment – Yoga demo/ Tribal Danc
noon Hypnotist Wayne Lee
1pm 2nd round of racing begins
5pm racing done and paddlers’ party begins (everyone welcome)
SUNDAY
8am Semi Finals
10.30 am Stage Entertainment – Yoga/Tai Chi/Kung Fu Demos
noon Pink Ribbon Challenge and Remembrance Ceremony
12.30 pm Finals
3pm Eskimos Cheer Team
5.30pm Awards
9pm Beer Gardens close
UPDATE AUG 25/09:
MY TEAM WON A BRONZE MEDAL FOR OUR DIVISION! YAY!
Bertha