Powerboat racing, fireworks back to Fall River this weekend

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