Dragon Boat Races Today and Tomorrow

It's the 13th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Festivites and races take place today and tomorrow, from 9AM- 5PM, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Meadow Lake. (~~Take the 7 train to Willets Point - Shea Stadium; then walk or take the trolley...check courtesy desk~~ Unfortunately, subway maintenance limits service to Willets Point - thanks reader David). There are races, Dragon parades, arts & crafts...

With more than 90 expert teams involving over 1,000 participants competing from around the World, this year we celebrate the "Year of the Ram". This much anticipated world-class event features two exciting days of Dragon Boat Racing, wonderful performances and an international food court. Attendance is Free for the entire family - Come Rain or Shine.

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JR

While this was a wonderful event (we went last year to see friends compete) it has two major flaws. If the subway will actually take you to Flushing, there's a mob attacking every "shuttle" bus (big yellow non-AC school buses)like they're giving out free gold, especially when trying to leave. Also, the water the event takes place on smells like durian, which is pretty close to raw sewage.

Jen

Ack! That's awful!

David

FYI...Take the #7 train to Willets Point?

Not on Saturday, at least, from Manhattan. "No service between Queensboro Plaza and Times Sq

Weekend, 12:01 AM Sat to 8 AM Sun, Aug 9 - 10"

Per: http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/service/subsrvnweekend.htm