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Parade of Teams energizes crowds for Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

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The 20th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival kicked off with the Parade of Teams on July 31 at Liberty Park. Participants paraded along the shore, where crowd members received candy, water shooters, and flowers, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere. Following the parade, the festival's opening ceremony featured Keg N' Cork's Wooly Irishmen, the inaugural 2006 champions., the Dondelinger GM Sprint Cup provided an initial race experience for teams and fans ahead of the main races set for August 1, which also includes additional activities such as a Dragon Boat 5K and a cornhole tournament.

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•Parade of Teams occurred on July 31, drawing large crowds.
•The Dondelinger GM Sprint Cup introduced competitive racing ahead of main events.
•Main dragon boat races are scheduled for August 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
•Supporting events include a Dragon Boat 5K and a cornhole tournament.
•Proceeds go to local initiatives like Bemidji's Young Professionals Network.

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2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Parade of Teams fires up crowd for 20th Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat race day

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Jul. 31—BEMIDJI — The crowd at Liberty Park was abuzz on Friday evening as competitors paraded the shore of Lake Bemidji in the Parade of Teams for the 20th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival. Candy, water shooters and even flowers were tossed to the crowd as they cheered on their favorite teams. After the parade, members of Keg N' Cork's Wooly Irishmen — the first team to win the Dragon ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:37 AM
Parade of Teams fires up crowd for 20th Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat race day
Jul. 31—BEMIDJI — The crowd at Liberty Park was abuzz on Friday evening as competitors paraded the shore of Lake Bemidji in the Parade of Teams for the 20th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival. Candy, water shooters and even flowers were tossed to the crowd as they cheered on their favorite teams. After the parade, members of Keg N' Cork's Wooly Irishmen — the first team to win the Dragon ...

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