Submitted by The Port of Olympia
Paddles up! Two teams from China will join 46 local and regional teams in the race for the gold at the 10th annual Saint Martin’s University Dragon Boat Festival on April 25 at Port Plaza.
More than 6,000 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 in cooperation with Kaikane Events. The event is free and open to the public.
If you go: Saturday, April 25, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 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 www.stmartin.edu/dragonboat or contact the SMU Office of International Programs and Development at 360.438.4521.
