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
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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.
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Sidewalk Faire at downtown
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merchants, organized by the
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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-
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industry.
Representatives
water Boat Parade at 5:30
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from the U.S. Coast Guard Admirals and Presidents at 1 at the Royal Rosarian Rose p.m. Saturday. Gather at the
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will honors those who have p.m. in the Columbia Center Planting Ceremony. This Columbia River Maritime
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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
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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
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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
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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
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watch the Regatta Court help in Heritage Square, located the complete schedule, visit
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the new queen plant roses at 12th and Duane streets. www.astoriaregatta.com
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