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Submitted by the Port of Olympia

Paddles up! Over 50 local and regional teams will race for the gold at the 12th annual Saint Martin’s University Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, April 29 at the Port Plaza.  

More than 5,000 spectators are expected to cheer the racers on, enjoy cultural performances, and browse the booths along the boardwalk. Booths include food, fun and cultural arts and crafts.

The Dragon Boat teams represent colleges, universities, high schools, school districts, government agencies and community organizations.

Saint Martin’s University (SMU) hosts the festival. The event is free and open to the public.

If you go: Saturday, April 29, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Port Plaza on Budd Inlet, immediately north of Percival Landing at 701 Columbia Street NW. Look for the large viewing tower.

The Port of Olympia is a proud sponsor of this community event.

For more information, including ways to support the festival or organize a team, visit http://www.stmartin.edu/dragonboat or email dragonboat@stmartin.edu.

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