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OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL 2007 photos by the organizer
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It’s Not Just About the Race [Ottawa, Ontario – May 30, 2007] The 14th Annual Nortel Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival brings a weekend of fun and fundraising to Mooney’s Bay June 23-24, 2007 to celebrate Chinese cultural tradition and support local charities. Dragon Boat Racing has grown to become one of the hottest sporting events in the Nation's Capital and today the Nortel Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival is the largest of its kind in North America. The Festival has grown to a 3-day sell-out event with 190 teams, 60,000 spectators and a $250, 000 fundraising target with proceeds benefiting the Ottawa Senators Foundation / Roger’s House, Centretown Laundry Co-op, Special Olympics Ontario Ottawa District and Junior Achievement of Eastern Ontario. The Festival offers a multitude of entertainment choices for those not involved in the racing. The entire family will find something to enjoy including multicultural performances with dancing, singing, circus performers and other Asian related arts. New this year is the Tim Horton’s Kid’s Zone which will host Little Ray's Reptiles, Circus Montreal's Family Show, Magician Chris Pilsworth, free air bounce rides, artisan's tent, free face painting, and much more! The main stage this year will be alive all day with various talented performers and will include big names such as:
Also on site will be a large variety of concessionaires and exhibitors representing Ottawa’s cross-cultural community including Owl Rafting, Metta Massage, Regatta Sports, Mugena, Oriental Palace, Scrumptious BBQ, the Royal Oak Beer Garden and more. New for 2007 is the Dell Team Area where computers will be on site to provide access to free wireless internet, race updates and gaming. A Silent Auction Zone will include Via Rail tickets, gift certificates from local businesses, fitness memberships, and signed Ottawa Senators jersey among other items. A complete list of event day activities can be found at www.dragonboat.net. Event Hours: Saturday 7AM – 9PM Parking on site at Mooney’s Bay is extremely limited but Free Parking is available at: Canada Post Headquarters - 2701 Riverside Dr., and Carleton Parking lot 7 Anniversary Park located at the just off Bronson Ave at the north east corner of Carleton University. A complimentary shuttle bus will run every 15 minutes Saturday from 7AM - 7PM, and Sunday from 8AM - 5PM from the Rideau Centre/Mackenzie King Bridge Upper Deck, with stops at Metcalfe & Albert, Bronson & Somerset and Carleton University Lot 7 (Bronson and University). On festival weekend visit OC Transpo.com for schedule.
About Nortel Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival - 30 - For more information please contact: OR John Brooman
Festival Schedule Friday, June 22 5:00pm to 9:30pm DJ Juchi "Oddessy" Jobim 6:00pm – 8:00pm Collins Barrow Pledge Tent Open 6:30pm – 7:30pm Team Captain’s Meeting and Wristband Distribution 7:30pm – 9:00pm Royal Oak Beer Garden and BBQ Open Saturday, June 23 7:00am Free OC Transpo Shuttle Services Begins 7:20am Race Staging 7:50am Races Begin 9:30am Brymark Merchandise Tent Opens 10:00am Little Ray’s Reptiles Display Opens – Tim Hortons Children’s Area 11:00am Little Ray’s Show – Children’s Stage 12:00 pm DJ Juchi "Oddessy" Jobim – Royal Oak Main Tent 1:00pm Ceremonial Lion Dance – Royal Oak Main Stage 1:30pm Jupiter Ray Project – Royal Oak Main Stage 1:10pm Races Resume 2:30pm Little Ray’s Show – Children’s Stage 3:00pm Skydiggers– Royal Oak Main Stage 3:30 pm Aytahn – Circus Montreal Show – Children’s Stage 4:00 pm Collins Barrow Pledge Tent Closes 4:30 pm Little Ray’s Show – Children’s Stage 5:10pm Charity Challenge Cup Race 5:15 pm Oto-Wa Taiko – Royal Oak Main Stage 6:00pm Challenge Cup Awards Ceremony – Royal Oak Main Stage 7:45pm Last OC Transpo Shuttle Leaves Site 8:00 pm Royal Oak Beer Garden and BBQ Closes Sunday, June 24 8:15am Free OC Transpo Shuttle Services Begins 9:00 am Races Begin 10:00 am Brymark Merchandise Tent Opens 11:00 am Silent Auction Tent Opens 12:30 pm Alfalfa – Royal Oak Main Stage 12:40pm 100 Meter Sprint Race 1:00 pm Little Ray’s Show – Children’s Stage 1:10pm Women’s Petite Final Race 1:20pm Women’s Final Race 1:30 pm Jeff Healey & the Jazz Wizards – Royal Oak Main Stage 3:00pm Championship Final Race 3:10pm Youth Challenge Cup 3:30pm Final Awards Ceremony 4:45pm Last OC Transpo Shuttle Leaves Site 6:00pm Royal Oak Beer Garden and BBQ Closes |
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