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Join us for the Dragon Boat Festival

Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival Presented by PepsiCo.

WFTV 9 Family Connection is proud to once again partner with the 7th Annual Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival, Saturday October 18th at Turkey Lake in Bill Frederick Park.

The event, Presented by PepsiCo, attracts recreational and competitive teams from all over North America and has been the catalyst for many new team start-ups in the Orlando area. Teams travel internationally just to participate in the event and to compete against the continent's best.

Building on the growth and popularity of the festival, this year's event will move to Turkey Lake at Bill Frederick Park. Teams will experience a new expansive site and premier racing like no other with the venue change.

Racing will run from 8:00 am - 5:00 PM and admission is free for spectators. The festival also includes exhibitors, food concessions and a medal ceremony.

It's going to be a lot of fun and you can come out and cheer for the WFTV 9 Family Connection team!

For more information visit: http://www.gwndragonboat.com/Default.asp?id=19&l=1