Several Road Closures to Occur During Dragon Boat Festival This Saturday
/For the public’s safety, the City of Peterborough has closed several roads at the request of the Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival committee with races beginning on Saturday.
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Roads such as Crescent Street from George Street to Winch Street from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. are closed on race day.
The streets affected are:
Perry Street from the east side of George St. to the west side of Crescent Street.
Lake Street from the east side of George St. to the west side of Crescent Street.
Lock Street from the north side of Romaine St. to the south side of Crescent Street.
Romaine Street from the east side of Lock St. to the west side of Crescent Street.
Crescent Street. from the south side of Perry St. to the west side of Winch Street.
Rink Street from the east side of George St at the Crary Park Marina entrance.
Eeveryone is welcome to attend Festival at Del Crary Park to spectate and cheer for the participants.
The following is the event schedule for the this year’s races:
8:00 AM - Awakening the Dragon/Opening Ceremonies
9:00 AM - First Race Heats begin
9:00 AM - Vendors Village Market opens with over 40 vendors brought to us from Modern Makers Market including food vendors
9:30 AM - Family Fun Zone opens offering activities and crafts to keep all entertained
10:40 AM - Mackenzie Cup Race followed by the Flower Ceremony
11:00 AM - The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden opens
12:10 PM - Second Race Heats begin
2:00 PM - Divisional Finals begin
3:15 PM - Awards Ceremony - Race Trophies/Top Individual Fundraisers - At the bleachers
4:00 PM – Raffle draw at the tent near the bleachers
