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The 114th Astoria Regatta Festival August 6-10th
The Astoria Regatta Association is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2008 Lektro Astoria Regatta Grand Land Parade. The theme this year is “Great in 2008”.
The 114th Astoria Regatta Festival will be held from August 6th through the 10th. Five days of fun revolve on the activities on or near the great river of the west, the mighty Columbia River. Musical events abound this year, with nightly concerts to fit any taste in music. A Children’s parade; Sailboat races on the Columbia; Fireworks over the Columbia; a special ceremony at the Maritime Memorial Park; a Salmon Bar-B-Que; a Car Show, and of course the 2008 LEKTRO INC. Grand Land Parade are just some of the that make up the Regatta Festival.
The 2008 LEKTRO Grand Land Parade starts at 12:00 Noon Saturday August 9th at the intersection of 17th and Exchange. The popular downtown route starts and ends at nearly the same spot. The parade is virtually flat, with one block going downhill, and the final block uphill to the disband area. Please check in the morning of the parade at the Astoria Aquatic Center, 1997 Marine Drive, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The fastest way to register for the parade is online, right here. You can register online through August 4th. Go to http://www.astoriaregatta.org and click on the link to 2008 LEKTRO INC. Grand Land Parade Application. Once there, fill out the application, press submit, and you are registered for the parade. Floats and motorized entries need to bring a certificate of insurance when they check-in, the morning of the parade (government entries do not need a certificate of insurance). An email will confirm your entry. This year’s Parade Chairman is, once again, Mr. Martin Bue.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, August 6
Thursday, August 7
*Reservations required (503) 325-4484
Kiwanis Junior Parade, Downtown……….6:30PM
Sponsor: Astoria Kiwanis Club
Friday, August 8
Memorial Ceremony, Maritime Park……….11:00AMHonor: US Navy, US Coast Guard and Columbia River Bar Pilots
Royal Rosarian Rose Planting, Flavel House ……….2:00PM
Refreshments: Clatsop County Historical Society
Regatta Square Opens, 12th & Duane St……….4:00PM
Sponsor: Astoria Sunday Market
Beer Garden, Regatta Square, Downtown ……….4:00PM
Regatta Softball Tournament, City Parks……….6:00PM
Sponsor: City of Astoria Parks & Recreation
Street Dance, Regatta Square, Downtown……….8:00PM
Live Entertainment all evening – Hindsight 20/20
Pirates Den Opens, Moose Lodge, 17th & Duane St……….8:00PM
Saturday, August 9
Pre-Parade Breakfast, Moose Lodge, 17th & Duane St……….8:00AMSponsor: Moose Lodge
Regatta Softball Tournament, City Parks……….9:00AM
Sponsor: City of Astoria Parks & Recreation
L.C. Classic Car Show, Regatta Square, 12th St………..9:00AM
Sponsor: Lower Columbia Classic Car Club
Regatta Square Opens, 12th & Duane St………..10:00AM
Sponsor: Astoria Sunday Market
Yacht Club Sailboat Races, Columbia River……….11:00AM
Sponsor: Astoria Yacht Club
Lektro Grand Land Parade, Downtown……….Noon
Salmon BBQ, Regatta Square, 12th & Duane St ……….1:00PM
Prepared by: Astoria Lions Club
Beer Garden, Regatta Square, 12th & Duane St……….1:00PM
Pirates Den Opens, Astoria Moose Lodge, 17th & Duane St………..8:00PM
Battle of the Bands, Regatta Square……….2:00-8:00PM
Bumble Bee/CRPA Reunion, Pier 39……….3:00-6:00PM
Sponsor: Hanthorn Cannery Foundation & Pier 39
Gary Lewis and the Playboys in Concert, Liberty Theater……….7:00PM
Tickets at Liberty box office (503) 325-5922
Presented by: Astoria Regatta and New Northwest Broadcasting
http://www.ticketmaster.com
USCG SAR Demonstration, 17th St. Pier ……….7:00PM
US Coast Guard Group Astoria
Englund Marine Twilight Boat Parade……….7:00PM
Pirates Den Opens, Moose Lodge, 17th & Duane St……….8:00PM
Live Entertainment, Regatta Square, Hindsight 20/20……….8:00-11:00PM
Waterfront Fireworks, Columbia River……….Dusk
Sunday, August 10
Astoria Yacht Club Pancake Breakfast, West Basin……….8:00AM
Regatta Softball Tournament, City Parks……….8:00AM
Sponsor: City of Astoria Parks & Recreation
Astoria Sunday Market, 12th Street……….10:00AM
Yacht Club Boat Races, Columbia River……….11:00AM
Ducky Derby, West Basin……….11:00AM
Sponsor: Astoria Yacht Club
Historic Home Tours, Flavel House ……….12:30PM
Sponsor: Clatsop County Historical Society-Tickets and tour sites at Flavel House
North Oregon Coast Symphony……….3:00PM
CCC Performing Arts Center, 16th & Franklin – Arts & Ideas
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On Aug 5, 9:20 PM, Joni wrote:
Hey all - Joni here...I’m running Regatta Square...And I’m in desperate need of bartenders for the beer garden; the American Legion is having a big bru-ha-ha, and they cannot spare bartenders! (Didn’t know until today!)
If anyone has a valid servers permit and would like to volunteer (for some pretty awesome tips!), please call me...I’ll be on my cell 503-338-8277 Wednesday thru Friday. I can use help both Friday night from 4pm-10pm and on Saturday from 1pm-11pm.
I really need help...so please call me if you can help serve beer and wine on Friday or Saturday Thanks so much!
On Aug 5, 9:30 PM, Joni wrote:
Oh...and we’re talking thousands of people I think...especially on Saturday! (wink) Friday will be pretty strong too though, since I’ll have live entertainment both nights!