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The 9th Annual Rhode Island Dragonboat Race
Taiwan Day Festival,
September 6, 2008

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Directions

Race Site

See directions to practice site

The races will take place at Festival Pier, aka School Street Pier, on the Seekonk River, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Team set-up day - On Friday, September 5, teams will be allowed to bring equipment, such as lawn chairs, to the race site from 12 noon until 5:00p.m. The on-site security officers will not allow access after 5:00 pm. MapQuest directions to Festival Pier

Race day - On Saturday, September 6, shuttle busses will run from the Blackstone Visitor Center at 175 Main Street. via the Apex Department Store to the top of Tim Healey Way. Buses will start at 7:00 am and run until the awards ceremony has been completed.

Team vehicles - No team vehicles will be permitted on Tim Healey Way on race day. Parking in the area is extremely limited.

Please note - Tim Healey Way is a cobblestone, steep road, so carrying heavy loads such as coolers or chairs is not recommended. Although golf carts are available for transporting people needing additional help, they should not be relied upon for movement of team goods.

Parking - Teams should park at the Visitor Center's lot or the adjacent lot. Please do not use Slater Mill's parking lot. MapQuest - Race Day Parking,175 Main St.


Practice Site

From Route 146, take Route 123 exit. Follow 123 east to Valley Falls. Take a right onto Broad Street, travel approximately 1 mile, then at the bridge take a right onto Madeira Avenue and a right into the parking lot  Map of 45 Madeira Ave Central Falls, RI 02863-1018, US


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Event Sponsors: The City of Pawtucket RI  *  Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Boston 
Rhode Island Chinese Community  *  Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

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