Rainier Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The Tacoma Dragon Boat Association (TDBA) is pleased to host the annual Rainier Dragon Boat Festival. This annual regatta is one of the premier competitive dragon boat events in the Pacific Northwest.
The race is 300 meters for all divisions, and the race venue is located at Thea’s Park on the Foss Waterway in beautiful downtown Tacoma, Washington.
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Each team must bring a completed waiver and roster to the event. Coaches need to complete and sign the waiver. Please be sure every participant on your team signs next to their name on the roster.
Race Day Information
Event Schedule (tentative)
- 8:00 am Opening Ceremony: Dotting of the Eye, Blessing & Proclamation
- 8:30 am Coaches & Steers Meeting 8:30am
- 9:00 am Races Begin: 9:00AM
- 11:30 am Dragon Dance
- 3:30 pm Medal Ceremonies
Gear Drop Off and Pick Up
To drop off and pick-up gear at Thea Park, a temporary drop off area will be designated at the park entry. You are also encouraged to park in the Republic Pay lot on the other side of the building and tote your gear from there to the park. NO PARKING in or driving through the Dock Building.
Parking
- Very limited park at site
- 535 Dock Street: Republic Parking – limited spaces
- 535 Dock Street: Event drop-off and limited street parking
- 1933 Dock St (The Henry) with a parking garage (1.2 miles to the venue)
- 1705 Thea Landing with a parking garage (1 mile to the venue)
The Tacoma Dragon Boat Association is a 501(c)3
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