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Astoria Regatta is rockin’ on the river Enjoy parades, royalty, boat races, games, fireworks, more ASTORIA — The Astoria Re- gatta, a traditional local festi- val full of fun family events, runs Aug. 5 to 9. “Rockin’ on the River” is the theme for this year’s annu- al celebration, which started in 1894 and has been designated a Historic Cultural Tradition by the Oregon State Historic Commission. 2014 Regatta Queen Claire Helligso graduated from Asto- ria High School in the spring DQG ZLOO DWWHQG 3DFL¿F /X- theran University’s nursing program this fall with plans to minor in dance. The 2015 Regatta Princesses are: Sophia Thomas, an incoming senior at Warrenton High School; Katrina Diego, an incoming senior at Warrenton High School; Kimberly Castro, an incoming senior at Astoria High School; and Ally Bent- ley, an incoming senior at Photo by McKinley Smith The Astoria Regatta Court will participate in the Grand Land Parade, set for noon Sat- urday, Aug. 8 in downtown Astoria. Food includes salmon, ribs, hamburgers and hot dogs. The beer garden will serve beers from local and national breweries. The kid’s fun zone Submitted photo will feature games, a bouncy The 2015 Astoria Regatta Court will lead the festivities at this year’s Regatta. house and more. There will Photo by Edward Stratton also be a special celebration at The Rattler, left, an Olson 30 racing yacht led by retired firefighter Mike Campbell, took 3 p.m. for former mayor and home the 2014 Regatta Cup after besting the Mach One, right, an Olson 29 captained by parade Grand Marshall Willis local veterinarian Norman Shatto. Van Dusen; the city of Asto- ria will provide cake. Also Warrenton High School. Reception are set for 6 p.m. be sure to shop at the Regatta Kick the weekend of 7KXUVGD\$XJDWWKH/LEHU- Sidewalk Faire at downtown HYHQWV RII E\ ¿QGLQJ RXW ty Theater. The event is free, merchants, organized by the which of the four Regatta and there is a $10 suggested Astoria Downtown Historic Princesses will be crowned GRQDWLRQ /LJKW UHIUHVKPHQWV District Association. the 2015 Regatta Queen. will be served. The Astoria Yacht Club Friday, Aug. 7 sees a The Coronation and Court will hold its annual Regatta lineup of prestigious events. Sailboat Races all week. On The military-style Seamen’s Saturday, view the races east Memorial Ceremony will of the Astoria Bridge toward take place at 11 a.m. at Mar- Photo by Alex Pajunas the Columbia River Maritime itime Park under the Astoria The U.S. Coast Guard’s Color Guard stands in position among attendees of last year’s Sea- Museum. Sunday’s races will Bridge, honoring those who men’s Memorial ceremony at Maritime Memorial Park. This year’s ceremony takes place at be held west of the bridge. have served in the maritime 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7. You can also see the High- ART CARDS, industry. Representatives water Boat Parade at 5:30 ARTISAN CRAFTS, from the U.S. Coast Guard Admirals and Presidents at 1 at the Royal Rosarian Rose p.m. Saturday. Gather at the GALLERY & will honors those who have p.m. in the Columbia Center Planting Ceremony. This Columbia River Maritime WORKING STUDIO served the maritime industry, Coho Room honors past ad- event is free. Museum for this free event. from military seamen to com- mirals and presidents of the Explore the rich history Following the parade, there 1133 COMMERCIAL ST. ASTORIA PHUFLDO¿VKHUPHQ Astoria Regatta with a de- of the festival with “Regatta will be a reception at the West 503.468.0308 The Gathering of Past licious lunch. This event is Through the Years,” a special End Mooring Basin to give limited to 80 people. Tickets display at the Clatsop County awards in different categories are $35; reservations are re- Heritage Museum. See it from to boat parade participants. $IWHUWKHDZDUGV¿QG\RXU quired. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday The Admiral’s Reception and Sunday. Admission is $4 favorite spot to view the spec- at 6 p.m. honors Admiral Pat- for adults and $2 for children. WDFXODU ¿UHZRUNV VKRZ RYHU rick Reiten. Enjoy a swanky Saturday at noon sees the the Columbia River at dusk. UHFHSWLRQ DW WKH /LEHUW\ 7KH- event everyone looks forward On Sunday, the Astoria ater and signature appetizers WR WKH *UDQG /DQG 3DUDGH Yacht Club will host the an- from top local restaurants. in downtown Astoria, led by nual Ducky Derby at 11:30 Tickets are $20 per person or Grand Marshall Willis Van a.m. Root for your ducky to $10 at the door with a Regat- 'XVHQ (QMR\ ÀRDWV FDUV win prizes at this free event, ta Pin. Reservations are re- walkers, candy and enter- held at the West End Mooring quired. tainers along the loop of Ex- Basin. The Columbia River Symphony will present a spe- The festivities continue change and Duane streets. Saturday, Aug. 8. The Moose Before and after the pa- cial free “Rockin’ Regatta’s /RGJH ZLOO KRVW D SDQFDNH rade, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Summer Pops” concert at 3 If you a re lookin g for breakfast at 8 a.m. enjoy a free Regatta barbe- p.m. at Astoria High School som e thin g u n iqu e , visit the G old en W ha le At 9:30 a.m. at the Fla- cue, beer garden, live enter- to close out festivities. For more information and vel House Museum Garden, tainment and a kid’s fun zone 1 94 N . H em lock, Ca n n on Bea ch watch the Regatta Court help in Heritage Square, located the complete schedule, visit 503.436.1 1 66 the new queen plant roses at 12th and Duane streets. www.astoriaregatta.com 2 | August 6, 2015 | coastweekend.com