Paddle Trail Launch: Official Grand Opening
Date:
Sat, May 19th, 2018Time:
9:00 am
Description:
Join in on the celebration on May 19 for the grand opening of the Kelowna Paddle Trail. The free event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at City Park.
BYOWC: Bring Your Own non-motorized Water Craft
Everyone is encouraged to participate in Kelowna’s largest floatila (water parade) by bringing their own non-motorized water craft. Participants will meet at City Park, Hot Sands Beach near the tunnel under the bridge before 9 a.m. The floatila will depart following the ribbon cutting ceremony and parade down the water front before turning around at Waterfront Park and returning to City Park.
Event goers will also have the opportunity to try different paddle sports for free, watch races and demonstrations, and learn about water safety.
While the event is free to attend and participate in, food items for the Central Okanagan Food Bank are greatly appreciated and will be accepted on site.
The event is hosted by the City of Kelowna in partnership with Kelowna Dragon Boat Club, Central Okanagan Regional District, Kelowna Canoe & Kayak Club, CRIS Adaptive Adventures, Okanagan Dragon Boat Racing Club, Bust 'N Loose - Kelowna Breast Cancer Paddling Team, Kelowna Rowing Club and the Kelowna Paddle Centre
Address:
City Park Kelowna, Kelowna
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