Dragonboat Races
Again this year, Dragonboat races and land festivities will be coming to Columbus!
Learn about how dragon boat races have spread around the world (click on videos). The Steel City Dragon boat Club of Pittsburgh will again be bringing two boats for Columbus teams to compete. In addition, there will be Dragon and Lion dances as well as workshops for your participation (Tai-chi, Yoga, taiko drumming, Obon and bamboo dance).
Land Performances Schedule
- 8:00 Music
- 10:00 Taichi Workshop
- 10:25 Lion Dance
- 10:40 Dragon Dance
- 10:55 Welcome Ceremony
- 11:45 Taiko Workshop
- 1:15 Award Ceremony
- 1:30 Dragon Dance
- 1:40 Lion Dance
- 1:50 Bamboo Dance
Paddlers Schedule
- 8:00 Group 1 Warm-up & Practice
- 9:30 Group 2 Warm-up & Practice
- 11:15 Exhibition Races
- 12:15 Team Races
- 1:15 Award Ceremony
- 1:30 Public Paddling
Parking
Public Parking is available at the meters on the streets close to Genoa Park. Paid parkings are also available at the following lots:
- 75 S. Washington St. - Cosi *
- 322 S. State St. - Cosi *
- 52 Starling St. - Cosi *
- 250 W. Broad - Vets *
- 250 Civic Center Dr. - Parking of America (614.224.3827)
- 232 S. Front St. - Capital South (614.469.0292)
- 77 S. Front St.- Verne Riffe Garage (614.222.0855)
- 41 S. State St. - Standard Parking (614.461.5888)
- 55 E. Rich St. - Columbus City Center (614.224.1320)
- 60 E. State St. - Statehouse Parking (614.728.2557)
* These are the closest public lots for the Dragon Boat Race.
