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Powerboat racing, fireworks back to Fall River this weekend
Powerboat racing is headed back to Fall River this summer.
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Powerboat racing is headed back to Fall River.
OPA Racing and the Borden Light Marina announce that the Fall River Grand Prix festivities will be taking place from 12:00 p.m. on Friday August 24th to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday August 26th. The event has become a summer attraction drawing thousands of spectators each year.
Race boats will be arriving throughout the day on Friday with a meet and greet scheduled later in the day.
A race village that will feature entertainment and multiple vendors will be open on both Saturday and Sunday.
Monica Sousa, Special Assistant to Mayor Correia, has an update on the festivities:
Watch the speed boats arrive at the Borden Light Marina (52 Ferry Street) Today, Friday, August 24th.
On Saturday, August 25th
There will be a Boat Parade at 5pm from The Gates of the City to Kennedy Park.
Fireworks display at 9pm. Viewing available at the Borden Light Marina & Kennedy Park.
Sunday, August 26th
Races on the water at 12pm-2pm-345pm
Viewing available at the Borden Light Marina & The Fall River Line Pier (Gates open at 11am)
Food trucks will be in attendance at both the Marina & State Pier!
For more on the tentative schedule of events, click on the link. Fall River Grand Prix
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