(Milwaukee, WI): The Milwaukee Chinese Community Center, in partnership with the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival and continue the tradition of ethnic and cultural festivals in Milwaukee. The highlight of the festival will be the Dragon Boat Races.
The mission is to showcase a variety of Chinese culture, food and traditions. Throughout the festival, there will be performances in traditional dance, Chinese folk music and Martial Arts. There will be hands-on opportunities for the young and young-at-heart to make opera masks and lanterns, play traditional games, participate in a dragon parade, and even learning to speak and write Chinese!
Date & Time
Saturday, August 10th, 2024 | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location
Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
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Activities
The festival features thrilling Dragon Boat Races, captivating performances including traditional dance, Chinese folk music, food trucks, beer garden, market fairs and more.
Itinerary
- 7:00AM – Team Registration & Campsite Set up
- 7:30AM – Team Captains Report to the Finish Line/Judge Tent for Final Instructions
- 8:00AM – Start Qualifying Dragon Boat Race Heats
- 10:15AM – Opening Ceremony – Dotting the Eye of the Dragon
- 10:30AM – Start Semi-Final Dragon Boat Race Heats
- 01:00PM – Lunch Break/Cultural Performances
- 01:20PM – Start Final Dragon Boat Race Heats
- 2-3:45PM – Rolling Awards Ceremony/Beer Tent Celebrations
- 04:00PM – Festival End
