Springfield, MA—The sixth annual Dragon Boat festival, featuring food, face painting, vendors and Asian-themed entertainment, returns to Springfield on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. More than 400 paddlers from New England will compete in the sport of Dragon Boating on the Connecticut River at North Riverfront Park, 121 West Street. Boats are still available for sponsorship.

The festival represents a great team-building activity for organizations and supports Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club’s (PVRC) mission of creating greater access to the Connecticut River, and helps fund youth engagement. PVRC has hosted the Dragon Boat festival since 2013. Businesses or organizations who are interested in participating should contact Ben Quick, PVRC Executive Director by calling 413-736-1322 or email to ben.quick@pvriverfront.org. The festival is free, open to the public, and includes free parking nearby. The festival can also be accessed from the Riverwalk bikeway, which runs adjacent to North Riverfront Park.