Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival returns to lakefront
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Pageant returns
The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Pageant and race returned Saturday, Aug. 13. FOX6 Photojournalist Justin DuBois takes us there.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Pageant returned Saturday, Aug. 13 after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Greater than 50 groups from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa competed in colorfully adorned 43-foot-long dragon boats at Lakeshore State Park.
“This competition has added richness to our vibrant metropolis. After two years of anticipation, we expect a file end up this yr,” mentioned Danwei Han, the competition’s planning committee government director.
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Along with the dragon boat race, the competition included Chinese language cultural performances, a market and martial arts. Asian Fusion meals was additionally accessible.
The occasion is organized by the Milwaukee Chinese language Group Heart (MCCC). All course of from the nonprofit occasion benefited United Manner.