Get your paddles ready! Registration for the Dragon Boat Festival, a celebration of diversity and teamwork, is now open. From June 21 to 23, teams of women, men, juniors, and mixed groups, totalling up to 26 paddlers, will compete in False Creek.

For those looking to spectate, the festival offers plenty of local food trucks, vendor markets, and live music (plus, of course, races) this summer. Details will be announced at a later date.

Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival 2024

When: June 21 to 23

Where: False Creek and Concord Community Park

Tickets: The event is free to attend; registration is now open for dragon boat participants here