Today is the 2,000-year-old at Ping Tom Memorial Park

Chinese Dragon Boat Race, the popular sport of Chinese communities and many other communities worldwide. Thirty-two dragon boat race teams will compete on the south branch of the Chicago River. These beautifully decorated dragon boats consist of 20 members: 18 paddlers, 1 drummer and 1 flag catcher. The 18 paddlers row to the beat of the drummer, while each team’s flag catcher pulls a flag positioned in the water at the finish line.

Exciting to see

Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce WEBSITE