California Travel Tips
Dragon Boat Races Not a Drag in California
Published on: July 24, 2012
The exciting sounds of drum beats and colorful boats adorned with fierce “dragon heads” race across the water this summer & fall in annual traditions that invite the public to watch participants compete for prizes. Dragon boat races require synchronization, a steady drum beat for inspiration, team cheers, and celebrations for those who win. California hosts a handful of Dragon Boat races that aren’t a drag.
- Long Beach – Dragon Boat Festival July 28-29, 2012 at Marine Stadium, Long Beach, CA ladragonboat.com
- Crestline – Lake Gregory, Crestline Dragon Boat Races August 18-19, 2012. Races go from 10 a.m. to 3:30. Cost is $10 per boat / person, teams of 12, lgdragonboat.org
- South El Monte – LA Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Legg Lake Park, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area on August 18, 2012, ladragonboat.com
- San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival will be September 15-16, 2012 at Treasure Island, San Francisco, sfdragonboat.com
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