The Dragon Boat Festival is a vibrant cultural tradition with roots over 2,000 years old, celebrating unity, heritage, and community spirit. Join International House as we gather to experience the 2025 Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, featuring exciting boat races, cultural performances, and music along the scenic Chicago River. Event attendees will meet in front of International House at 9:00 AM before heading to Ping Tom Memorial Park together.

This event is exclusively for graduate students and postdocs 21+ with UCID. Registration is required here: https://ihouse2025_dragonboatrace.eventbrite.com

Participants are responsible for their transportation costs.

Please meet at the main entrance on 59th Street.