Boatnik ~ 2016 Memorial Day Parade
A Community Festival with a parade, hydroplane, drag and sprint boat exhibitions, water shows, softball tournaments, fireworks, a carnival, food booths, and shows.
Since 1959 The Grants Pass Active Club supporting our youth in our community
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Date and Time
Thursday May 26, 2016 Monday May 30, 2016
Thursday starting at 1pm Riverside Park Carnival Family Day ($2 per ride - Thursday Only)
Saturday:
Boatnik Parade Starts at 10:00am ~ Grand Marshall - Colbie Walkefield
"Boatnik, It's All About the KIds"
Brew Fest - 1pm -6pm
Drag Boat Exhibitions on the River - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sprint Boats Exhibition - 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Sunday:
Hydroplane Time Trials - 9:30a -11:30am
Drag Boat Exhibition on the River - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sprint Boats Exhibition - 1:15pm - 3:45pm
Drag Boat Exhibition on the River - 4:00pm -5:00pm
Riverside Park Fireworks Display ~ Dusk (9:45pm)
Monday:
44th Annual Men's Fast Pitch Tournament Championship - 2:00pm
Whitewater Hydroplane Race warm ups - 11:00am to 11:45am
Pre Race Introductions: 12:45pm
Fly Over at Noon on Monday
WWII veteran Bob Hamilton will lay the wreath at ceremony along the banks of the Rogue River
Race starts at 1pm
From Riverside Park to Carpenter Island and back to Riverside Park - For a total of Fifty Miles
Location
Riverside Park
111 E Park St
Grants Pass
Fees/Admission
Boatnik is Free
Carnival rides and various events are additional charge
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