The 36th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

The 36th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the Year of the Horse with an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture, thrilling dragon boat races, and family-friendly fun. This is the largest multicultural festival in New York and one of the largest Dragon Boat festivals in the US. The festival keeps up the age-old tradition of Dragon Boat Racing with a fleet of both traditional custom made teak boats and modern fiberglass boats, all of which conform to the International Dragon Boat Federation standards and are approved for International Dragon Boat Racing. All boats are colorfully decorated with a hand painted dragon head at the front and tail at the rear making them works of art gliding across the water. Each boat is powered by up to 20 members consisting of a drummer, a steersperson, and paddlers. In addition to the Dragon Boat races, there are activities for the entire family such as the Main Stage featuring live musical performances, Martial arts demonstrations, and much more), The Arts & Crafts area (showcasing traditional folk arts and crafts), or the International Food court where you can find food and snacks. Free admission.