Dragon Boat Festival
Marina del Rey Events
Marina del Rey is hosting its first-ever Dragon Boat Festival and dragon boat race this Saturday with the support of local sponsors.
Dragon boat racing is a sport created over 2,000 years ago in China. As many as 20 paddlers control each boat, with a drummer at the head of the boat to sound off the paddlers' pace.
The dragon boats get their name from their beautifully designed, dragon-like features. The boat includes a dragon head, the body of the boat is adorned in scales, and there is even a dragon tail.
The Marina will be bright with a colorful array of nearly 40 dragon boats, with teams of all kinds coming to compete. There will be an opening ceremony at 10:30 am and an awards ceremony at 3:30 pm.
If you’re interested in checking out Marina del Rey’s first Dragon Boat Festival, head over to Burton Chace Park on Saturday, March 5, between 8 am and 3:30 pm. Enjoy food, live music, and of course, the dragon boat races! Spectator admission is free.