Paddle-in-Paradise

Join us at Octagon Pond for a fantastic day filled with excitement at the 14th Annual Dragon Boat Festival! 🐉✨

Prepare for thrilling dragon boat races, delightful food, and fun activities for the entire family. 🎉
Prizes will be awarded for:

• The fastest team 🚀
• The most spirited group 🎨
• The most enthusiastic drummer 🥁
• Teams and individuals with the highest pledge totals 💰

🕗 Schedule of Events:

• Opening Ceremonies – 8:00 a.m.
• First Race – 9:00 a.m.
• Last Regular Race – 12:45 p.m.
• Carnation Ceremony – 12:50 p.m.
• Championship Races Commence - 1:45 p.m.
• Closing Ceremonies – 3:30 p.m.

Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome! 🎈

The Athlete's Village will feature various booths and activities (some are complimentary and others require purchase):

• Chinese Letter Writing ✍️
• Topsail United Church (Free Hamburgers) 🍔
• Sobeys Fresh Fruit and Snacks 🍏
• Food Trucks (Ziggy's, Masker BBQ Pits, Rockateer Treats) 🚚
• Merchandise Table 🛍️
• 50/50 Sales 🎟️
• Tickets on Baskets 🎁

Avalon Dragon Boating supports breast cancer survivors and their allies. For additional information about Paddle-in-Paradise and the Avalon Dragons, visit avalondragons.com.