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Syracuse Celebrates 1st Annual Inner Harbor Fest with Dragon Boat Racing and Carnival Fun
Visitors, spectators & dragon boat racers enjoyed the Syracuse Inner Harbor and all it has to offer at this three-day festival (Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2023) including dragon boat races to benefit Clear Path for Veterans. Clear Path for Veterans is a community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides support, comfort and healing to veterans and their families.
Friday Sept. 29th: 4pm – 10pm
Saturday Sept. 30th: 8am – 10pm
Sunday Oct. 1st: 11am – 7pm
This family-friendly event included:
– Food Trucks & Craft Beers
– Live Musical Entertainment
– Carnival Rides
– Friday Night Dragon Boat Eye Doting Ceremony
– Friday Night Fireworks on the Harbor
– Saturday Dragon Boat Races on the Water
– Craft Vendors
– Yard Games
– Sunday Inner Harbor 5K & More
Teams competed in Dragon Boats (provided by 22 Dragons), which are large canoe-like vessels crafted with ornately carved dragon’s heads and tails.
Crews of 10 to 20 people and 1 drummer paddle to compete in races over distances of around 180m (200 yards). Each boat has a drummer beating time to keep the paddlers in unison, and a professional helmsperson in the stern to guide the boat.
Visit Syracuse
Syracuse is your spot for four-season fun. The gateway to the Finger Lakes region and centrally located in the heart of New York State, you’ll enjoy exploring our scenic outdoor parks, fantastic food scene and our year-round festivals. Let us guide you on all the things to do, events, places to stay, food and drink options, music, history and art – everything we love about the Syracuse, NY region!
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