Road Closures Planned for Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival's 25th Anniversary
/By Scott Arnold
Drivers should expect road closures around Del Crary Park on Saturday as Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival returns for its 25th anniversary celebration.
Peterborough Dragon boat festival is celebrating 25 years this weekend (photo by Scott Arnold)
Festival organizers have received approval from the City of Peterborough to close several roads near Del Crary Park on Saturday, June 13, to help ensure the safety of participants, volunteers, and spectators attending the annual event.
The road closures will be in effect from 7 am to 6 pm.
Areas impacted include:
George Street entrance to the Del Crary Park Marina
Perry Street from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street
Lake Street from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street
Lock Street from the north side of Romaine Street to the south side of Crescent Street
Romaine Street from the east side of Lock Street to the west side of Crescent Street
Crescent Street from the south side of Perry Street to the east limit
Winch Street from the south side of Crescent Street to the north side of Ware Street
Haggart Street from the south side of Crescent Street to the north side of Ware Street
Emergency no-parking signs will also be posted on both sides of Lock Street between Romaine Street and Ware Street.
Organizers note that regular calendar parking rules will remain in effect on streets outside the road closure area. City parking enforcement staff will be monitoring the neighbourhood throughout the day to maintain traffic flow and ensure compliance with parking restrictions.
To help visitors get to and from the festival, a complimentary shuttle bus provided by Hamilton Bus Lines will operate between 7 am and 5 pm. Festival organizers encourage visitors to check the event pages on the festival website for shuttle details and parking information.
Cyclists will also have access to free supervised bicycle parking provided by B!ke Peterborough.
The community is invited to attend the festival at Del Crary Park and help celebrate the event's 25th anniversary while supporting a fundraiser for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation.
del crary park will be busy this weekend for the 25th annual peterborough dragon boat festival (photo by scott arnold)
The day begins with road closures taking effect at 7 am, followed by the Awakening the Dragon and Opening Ceremonies at 8 am. Racing starts shortly afterward, with the first heats getting underway at 8:30 am.
The Vendors Village Market, featuring food vendors and artisan businesses through the Modern Makers Market, opens at 9 am. The Family Fun Zone will also open at 9 am, offering activities for visitors of all ages.
One of the day's signature events takes place at 10:50 am with the McKenzie Cup Race, followed by the Survivor Flower Ceremony. At 11 am, the traditional flower ceremony will bring the community together to honour those who have lost their lives to breast cancer, those currently undergoing treatment, and those in recovery.
the public is invited to take in the festivities on saturday for the peterborough dragon boat festival (photo by scott arnold)
The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden opens at 11 am.
Afternoon racing begins with the second race heats at 12:30 pm. The silent auction closes at 3 pm before divisional finals begin at 3:10 pm.
The final race of the day, the Community Division Championship presented by Kawartha Credit Union, is scheduled for 3:50 pm.
Raffle winners will be announced near the bleachers at 4 pm, followed by the awards ceremony at 4:15 pm.
The final shuttle bus will leave Del Crary Park at 4:30 pm. Vendors Village closes at 5 pm, while the Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden remains open until 6 pm.
paddlers will take to the water on little lake for the 25th anniversary of the peterborough dragon boat festival
(photo by scott arnold)
