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Shedd Aquarium

Floatzilla

Sat, Aug 17 , 2024 • 8:00am - 4:00pm

10 31st Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

Take part in the largest paddlesport festival on the nation’s greatest river, the Mississippi! Help us set a new world record for the Largest Flotilla of Man-Powered Crafts.

Grab your kayak or canoe and register for Floatzilla. This annual paddlesport festival has become a Quad Cities tradition for paddle enthusiasts from around the globe. Choose from several areas docks to disembark from and choose the length of your course on the Mississippi River. All paddlers end up in Potter Lake at Sunset Marina in Rock Island, Illinois. There will also be music, food, and lots of fun!

Bring your friends and help break the world record. Lifejackets are required! Find out all the details and register online at www.riveraction.org/floatzilla.

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