LIVE FINALS: Dragon Boat Festival 2025 | Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Races DAY 2 #dragonboatfestival

Experience the exhilarating energy of the 2025 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival live from Vancouver's False Creek! From June 20 to 22, immerse yourself in North America's premier dragon boat event, celebrating a rich tapestry of culture, competition, and community. Recap: 5:10pm Grand Final Race; Cruise ship arrival 5:46pm; 6:36pm Guts & Glory race; 8:43 brief sunset; Roald Amundsen 9pm; Twilight 10pm (you can rewind up to 12 hours) 📍 Event Details Location: Concord Pacific Place & False Creek, Vancouver, BC Dates: Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22, 2025 Admission: Free Website: concorddragonboatfestival.ca 📹 Livestream Highlights Live Race Coverage: Real-time streaming of dragon boat races from above 🛶 Dragon Boat Racing Witness over 200 teams from around the globe compete in thrilling races: Race Days: Saturday & Sunday, June 21–22 Time: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Race Intervals: Every 10–11 minutes Course: 500m races starting near Cambie Bridge, concluding by the Main Stage The heart of summer hits full throttle as the 2025 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival takes over Vancouver’s False Creek! One of the most iconic events in the city—and the largest dragon boat festival in North America—this event brings together athletes, music, culture, food, and pure waterfront energy over a jam-packed weekend. 🎉 Join us live from a high vantage point near Science World, with views stretching from Olympic Village across to BC Place, the Cambie Street Bridge, and beyond. Watch dozens of dragon boat teams race across False Creek, with high-energy starts, dramatic finishes, and synchronized drumming echoing through the harbor. This isn’t just any livestream—it’s your front-row seat to one of Vancouver’s most beloved community events. Whether you're cheering for a team, discovering the thrill of dragon boat racing, or simply soaking in the summer vibes of the waterfront, this livestream captures it all in real-time. 🏁 What you’ll see in this stream: • Full races from morning to evening with breathtaking aerial views • Paddlers from across Canada and around the world competing in heats and finals • The sound of drums, cheering crowds, and the rhythm of the race • Paddling groups from FCRCC, Dragon Zone, Concord Pacific, and international teams • Seawall crowds, tourists, ferries, kayakers, and rowers sharing the vibrant waterway • Views of Science World, BC Place, Rogers Arena, and the Downtown skyline • Golden hour light on the water, and hopefully some magical sunsets and twilight reflections • Closeups of the False Creek Rowing Club, Aquabus, and Dragon Zone docks 💡 Pro tip: Best viewing times are during major heats and finals, usually midday and late afternoon—but action happens all day, so leave this on as Slow TV or ambient city energy. 📍Filmed from a high-rise overlooking False Creek, this live cam offers one of the best perspectives of the entire race course, including staging, launches, finishes, and crowd action. Even if you can’t be there in person, you’ll feel like you are. — 🎤 About the Event: Now in its 36th year, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival draws over 100,000 spectators and 6,000 athletes, with racing, music, cultural showcases, food trucks, and vendors. The event is run by Dragon Boat BC, with presenting sponsor Concord Pacific, and supports year-round community paddling programs. This year’s festival is held June 21–23, 2025. — 🔗 Follow and tag the festival and key contributors: @dragonboatbc @concordpacific @dragonzonepaddlingclub @fcrcc_official @explorevancouver @hellobc Tag your team or moment using: #ConcordDragonBoatFest #DragonBoatBC #VancouverDragonBoat #FalseCreekFestival — 🌊 Perfect for: • Fans of water sports, dragon boating, paddling, and community racing • People planning to visit the festival or explore Vancouver • Background viewing or city ambiance • Friends and family of racers around the world • Slow TV lovers and waterfront webcam viewers • Relaxation, inspiration, and real-time city life — 📅 Event Schedule Highlights (subject to change): • Racing begins early each day (approx. 8:00 AM PT) • Finals and medal rounds typically mid-to-late afternoon • Music and cultural programming all day long • Sunset light and twilight views each evening #DragonBoat #DragonBoatRace #VancouverEvents #FalseCreek #FCRCC #VancouverWaterfront #VancouverDragonBoat #DragonBoating #RaceDayReady #TeamSpirit #VancouverLiveStream #VessiRace #VancouverThingsToDo #CanadaPlaceViews #PaddlesUp #DragonBoatFestival2025 #dragonboatbc #VancouverDragonBoat #DragonBoatFestival #ConcordPacificFestival #LiveFromVancouver #DragonBoatBC #ScienceWorldVancouver #FalseCreekView #VancouverSeawall #SlowTV #PaddlingLife #DragonZone #LiveRaceCam #WaterfrontFestival #VancouverEvents #ThingsToDoInVancouver #VancouverWebcam #MostBeautifulCityInCanada #SunsetOnTheWater #CityInMotion #LiveCityStream