Dragon Boat Races Today and Tomorrow

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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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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

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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.

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