Boston Dragon Boat Festival

06/17/2026

Great to have you back! See you next year!🙌🏼

06/17/2026

This is what we are here for- uniting people with different cultures💌

06/17/2026

Congratulations!! See you next year!!🙌🏼

06/10/2026

We are excited to see you again!!🙌🏼

06/10/2026

Thank you for featuring us! We can’t wait to host everyone!! See you this Sunday!🥳

North America's first dragon boat festival happened here on the Charles River 🐉 This Sunday, Boston Dragon Boat Festival celebrates their 47th year!

In addition to boat racing, you'll find dance performances, a tai chi demonstration, food vendors, and arts & crafts. Admission is free!

🗓️: Sunday, June 14, 12pm
📍: John W. Weeks Footbridge, Harvard Square

06/09/2026

The Festival is this Sunday, June 14th! Visit our website for the full schedule and more information :) We are excited to see everyone!

Thank you to Tek Li for teaching the fundamentals of dragon boat. Hopefully this was helpful to both new and experienced paddlers heading to our event. Time to put those lessons into the boat!

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06/06/2026

🚨 FOOD VENDOR DROP 🚨

Come hungry because the 2026 Boston Dragon Boat Festival food lineup is STACKED 👀🥟🍜🍢🧋

From sizzling street eats to sweet treats, this year’s vendors are bringing the flavor all weekend long. Whether you’re racing, cheering, or just here for the vibes — we’ve got your cravings covered 😮‍💨

🌊 See you at the river
🔥 Tag your food crew below
👇 Which vendor are you hitting first?

06/02/2026

Fourth week with Tek Li!💪🏼🥳

The strongest paddler in the boat can actually slow the boat down when powering too hard. Most beginners never find that out until it is too late in the race.

Timing is the thing nobody tells you about when you first get in a dragon boat. You assume power is the point. But a synchronized stroke from a beginner will move the boat more than a powerful stroke that is out of time. When twenty paddles enter the water at the exact same moment the boat surges in a way that raw strength alone cannot produce. And when one person rushes, the whole crew feels it even if they cannot name it.

Number 4 of the Beginner to Pro series is in the video. If you are heading to the Boston Dragon Boat Festival on June 14th 2026, this one is worth watching before you get in the boat.

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💬 Comment "BOSTON" and follow for everything you need about race day

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06/01/2026

Two weeks away!! 💪🏼

02/17/2026

Galloping into the Year of the Horse 🐎✨

From Lunar New Year celebrations to the excitement of the Boston Dragon Boat Festival, this year is all about strength, teamwork, and unstoppable momentum.

May we race toward our goals with courage, power through every challenge, and ride the waves of 2026 with confidence and heart. 🧧🚣‍♂️🎊

Happy Lunar New Year!