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RiverFest & 6th Annual Schuylkill River Boat Parade

June 19, 2016 12:00 am

Bartram's Garden

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Come to Bartram’s Garden for a day of fun on the river and shoreline; there’s lots to do for friends and family!

On the River

6th Annual Tidal Schuylkill Boat Parade: 12–2pm, with an awards ceremony at 2pm.

Victorian-era flotilla honoring 19th-century gardener Ann Bartram Carr; an 8-foot floating pizza; giant waterfowl; costumed canoes; and handmade boats of all shapes and sizes!

Free kayaking and rowboating on the Schuylkill River. Our fleet of rowboats are built by local middle and high school students as part of the Philadelphia Waterborne program

Little Baby’s Floating Ice Cream Parlor: Enjoy free ice cream for those who paddle out to the floating ice cream parlor

DJ Jay Plus performing from famous Wetlands Boat: a full set of parade music that is completely powered by solar energy

Tug Jupiter will be anchored offshore!

On the Shore

Free pony rides and children’s games

Trick horse riding by the riders of Divers Stables

Pop Up Bike Clinic provided by Rails to Trails. These clinics will provide youth with the opportunity to have their bikes repaired for free and learn how make basic repairs themselves.

Farmers Market provide by the Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden

Face painting provided by Star Sisters

Creative mapmaking with the Listening School

Little Baby’s Ice Cream and The Tot Cart

5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA

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