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Organizers preview Dragon Boat festival; expect thousands of paddlers and spectators
Summary
Organizers told the council the Dragon Boat festival at Barker's Island draws thousands and thanked the city for support; they estimated 2,000–2,500 paddlers and 8,000–10,000 spectators.
Len Campbell, co‑chair of the Lake Superior Dragon Boat event, updated the council on the festival schedule and planning and thanked the city for support. Campbell said the event is free and family‑oriented and is sponsored by three local Rotary clubs.
Campbell described the festival schedule — opening ceremonies Friday evening, racing Saturday starting about 8 a.m. — and the scale: "There's probably 2 2000 to 2,500 paddlers themselves, and we're hoping to anywhere from 8 to 10,000 people" on Barker's Island on race day. He thanked Parks and Rec, the police department and volunteers and asked councilors and residents to stop by during the event.
Councilors thanked the organizers and noted the significant economic impact the weekend brings to the city. No council action was associated with the presentation; it was a public‑comment update on a community event.
