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Still planning your outdoor adventures this weekend? Check out the colorful and lively dragonboat races this weekend at Lake Phalen during the Dragon Festival. The two-day festival promotes the 2,400-year tradition of dragon boat racing, which is tons of fun to watch, along with a weekend full of fantastic Asian food, music, dance performances, and free canoe rides. Enjoy!

What: Dragon Festival

When: Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. each day

Parking: Parking on-site is extremely limited, so you’re encouraged to park at one of three off-site lots and use the free shuttle. The three parking sites are: the Metro Transit station at Highway 61 and County Road C, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Building at 1430 Maryland Ave E in St. Paul, and at Gustavus Adolphus Church at 1669 Arcade St N. Click here for maps and more information.