Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

In a city known for colorful events, the Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival makes a real splash. Every year, the Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival promotes the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing with a day-long celebration in one of Miami's most scenic areas. Dozens of Hong Kong-style dragon boats race across 250- and 500-meter courses set up for the Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Each of the dragon boats competing in the Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is 40-feet long and four-feet wide and weighs about 500 pounds. Crews consist of 22 people: 20 paddlers, one drummer and one steerperson for each dragon boat. No previous experience is required to join a dragon boat team participating in the Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival.

Approximately 25,000 spectators attend the Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival every year.

Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Dates
2010 Dates Coming Soon

Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Location
The Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is held at:

Miami Marine Stadium,
3601 Rickenbacker Causeway on
Virginia Key (next to Key Biscayne).

Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Contact Information
Miami Overseas Chinese Association
2719 NW 24th St.
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-0904 / (305) 636-0902
Fax: (305) 636-0910
www.miamidragon.com

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