Olympia Dragon Boat Festival Friday Opening Ceremony and Celebration

Schedule

Fri Jul 10 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

701 Columbia Street Northwest, Olympia, WA, United States, Washington 98501 | Olympia, WA

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Join us for a celebration that'll be sure to get you in the racing spirit!
Mayor Payne Awakens the Dragon!
Surf the musical waves with The Jacked Lords! https://www.facebook.com/jackedlords
Lion Dancers from The Olympia Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Club!
Dance till curfew with Mukana Marimba! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100029115506995
Plus food trucks and kids activities!
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701 Columbia Street Northwest, Olympia, WA, United States, Washington 98501

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