Dragon Boat Festival comes to Rocketts

The WhatIfCreditUnions.com Dragon Boat Festival comes to Rocketts Landing on Saturday, July 31, from 9AM-5PM. Come out to see something unique or sign up to volunteer to help out at this!

Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads. Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams consisting of 20 synchronized paddlers, one drummer, and one steersperson race the canoes 500m down the river. Social groups and businesses alike embrace the sport of dragon boating because it builds camaraderie and a sense of “team” through participation in the sport.