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Afloat! A Parade On Water

When:
Saturday, October 4, 2014, 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Where:
Allen's Landing, downtown
Houston, TX  
Additional Info:
Category:
Non-HASK Trip
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

Afloat! A Parade on Water
Co-sponsored by Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Saturday, September 13, 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Allen’s Landing to 901 N. York St. (across from Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St.)

Known to many as the Bayou City, Houston can trace its very roots to the vast network of waterways that crisscross its urban landscape. Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed project, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession from Allen’s Landing, the site of our city’s founding, to Houston’s East End, a harbinger of our city’s future on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Featuring people-powered canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, row boats and Dragon Boats, alongside a fleet of police and fire department boats, and the infamous Mighty Tidy, a boat used by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to keep our bayou system clean, Afloat! shines a light on Houston’s waterborne transportation system. Also, spectators should be on the lookout for Whatever Floats, a giant inflatable sculpture by Houston artist Sharon Engelstein, anchored in the water near the finish line.

Come float with us! Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat!

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2014

Space is limited so early registration is suggested. Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the finish line, post-parade party located at 901 N. York St.

Public viewing locations for Afloat! can be accessed along the 2.2 mile bike trail system on the south side of Buffalo Bayou between Allen’s Landing and N. York St.

Afloat! A Parade on Water
Co-sponsored by Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Saturday, September 13, 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Allen’s Landing to 901 N. York St. (across from Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St.)

Known to many as the Bayou City, Houston can trace its very roots to the vast network of waterways that crisscross its urban landscape. Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed project, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession from Allen’s Landing, the site of our city’s founding, to Houston’s East End, a harbinger of our city’s future on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Featuring people-powered canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, row boats and Dragon Boats, alongside a fleet of police and fire department boats, and the infamous Mighty Tidy, a boat used by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to keep our bayou system clean, Afloat! shines a light on Houston’s waterborne transportation system. Also, spectators should be on the lookout for Whatever Floats, a giant inflatable sculpture by Houston artist Sharon Engelstein, anchored in the water near the finish line.

Come float with us! Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat!

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2014

Space is limited so early registration is suggested. Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the finish line, post-parade party located at 901 N. York St.

Public viewing locations for Afloat! can be accessed along the 2.2 mile bike trail system on the south side of Buffalo Bayou between Allen’s Landing and N. York St.

?Afloat! A Parade on Water

Co-sponsored by Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Saturday, September 13, 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Allen’s Landing to 901 N. York St. (across from Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St.)

Known to many as the Bayou City, Houston can trace its very roots to the vast network of waterways that crisscross its urban landscape. Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed project, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession from Allen’s Landing, the site of our city’s founding, to Houston’s East End, a harbinger of our city’s future on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Featuring people-powered canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, row boats and Dragon Boats, alongside a fleet of police and fire department boats, and the infamous Mighty Tidy, a boat used by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to keep our bayou system clean, Afloat! shines a light on Houston’s waterborne transportation system. Also, spectators should be on the lookout for Whatever Floats, a giant inflatable sculpture by Houston artist Sharon Engelstein, anchored in the water near the finish line.

Come float with us! Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat!

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2014

Space is limited so early registration is suggested. Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the finish line, post-parade party located at 901 N. York St.

Public viewing locations for Afloat! can be accessed along the 2.2 mile bike trail system on the south side of Buffalo Bayou between Allen’s Landing and N. York St.

Afloat! A Parade on Water
Co-sponsored by Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Saturday, September 13, 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Allen’s Landing to 901 N. York St. (across from Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St.)

Known to many as the Bayou City, Houston can trace its very roots to the vast network of waterways that crisscross its urban landscape. Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed project, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession from Allen’s Landing, the site of our city’s founding, to Houston’s East End, a harbinger of our city’s future on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Featuring people-powered canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, row boats and Dragon Boats, alongside a fleet of police and fire department boats, and the infamous Mighty Tidy, a boat used by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to keep our bayou system clean, Afloat! shines a light on Houston’s waterborne transportation system. Also, spectators should be on the lookout for Whatever Floats, a giant inflatable sculpture by Houston artist Sharon Engelstein, anchored in the water near the finish line.

Come float with us! Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat!

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2014

Space is limited so early registration is suggested. Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the finish line, post-parade party located at 901 N. York St.

Public viewing locations for Afloat! can be accessed along the 2.2 mile bike trail system on the south side of Buffalo Bayou between Allen’s Landing and N. York St.

Afloat! A Parade on Water
Co-sponsored by Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Saturday, September 13, 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Allen’s Landing to 901 N. York St. (across from Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St.)

Known to many as the Bayou City, Houston can trace its very roots to the vast network of waterways that crisscross its urban landscape. Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed project, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession from Allen’s Landing, the site of our city’s founding, to Houston’s East End, a harbinger of our city’s future on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Featuring people-powered canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, row boats and Dragon Boats, alongside a fleet of police and fire department boats, and the infamous Mighty Tidy, a boat used by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to keep our bayou system clean, Afloat! shines a light on Houston’s waterborne transportation system. Also, spectators should be on the lookout for Whatever Floats, a giant inflatable sculpture by Houston artist Sharon Engelstein, anchored in the water near the finish line.

Come float with us! Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat!

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2014

Space is limited so early registration is suggested. Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the finish line, post-parade party located at 901 N. York St.

Public viewing locations for Afloat! can be accessed along the 2.2 mile bike trail system on the south side of Buffalo Bayou between Allen’s Landing and N. York St.

Afloat! A Parade on Water
Co-sponsored by Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Saturday, September 13, 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Allen’s Landing to 901 N. York St. (across from Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St.)

Known to many as the Bayou City, Houston can trace its very roots to the vast network of waterways that crisscross its urban landscape. Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed project, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession from Allen’s Landing, the site of our city’s founding, to Houston’s East End, a harbinger of our city’s future on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Featuring people-powered canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, row boats and Dragon Boats, alongside a fleet of police and fire department boats, and the infamous Mighty Tidy, a boat used by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to keep our bayou system clean, Afloat! shines a light on Houston’s waterborne transportation system. Also, spectators should be on the lookout for Whatever Floats, a giant inflatable sculpture by Houston artist Sharon Engelstein, anchored in the water near the finish line.

Come float with us! Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat!

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2014

Space is limited so early registration is suggested. Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the finish line, post-parade party located at 901 N. York St.

Public viewing locations for Afloat! can be accessed along the 2.2 mile bike trail system on the south side of Buffalo Bayou between Allen’s Landing and N. York St.

Afloat! A Parade on Water
Co-sponsored by Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Saturday, September 13, 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Allen’s Landing to 901 N. York St. (across from Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St.)

Known to many as the Bayou City, Houston can trace its very roots to the vast network of waterways that crisscross its urban landscape. Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed project, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession from Allen’s Landing, the site of our city’s founding, to Houston’s East End, a harbinger of our city’s future on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Featuring people-powered canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, row boats and Dragon Boats, alongside a fleet of police and fire department boats, and the infamous Mighty Tidy, a boat used by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to keep our bayou system clean, Afloat! shines a light on Houston’s waterborne transportation system. Also, spectators should be on the lookout for Whatever Floats, a giant inflatable sculpture by Houston artist Sharon Engelstein, anchored in the water near the finish line.

Come float with us! Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat!

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2014

Space is limited so early registration is suggested. Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the finish line, post-parade party located at 901 N. York St.

Public viewing locations for Afloat! can be accessed along the 2.2 mile bike trail system on the south side of Buffalo Bayou between Allen’s Landing and N. York St.

FLOAT!

presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to 
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat athttp://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/.Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.

FLOAT!
presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat at http://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/. Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.FLOAT!
presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to 
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat at http://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/. Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.

FLOAT!

presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to 
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat athttp://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/.Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.

FLOAT!

presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to 
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat athttp://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/.Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.

parade

FLOAT!

presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to 
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat athttp://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/.Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.

AFLOAT!

presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to 
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat athttp://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/.Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.



  events and recreation
  boat tours
  regatta
  canoe and kayak trips
  Kids Day
dragon boat festival

Visit Buffalo Bayou's Sabine Promenade!

More information here.

Find out what's happening 
along Buffalo Bayou

Doings down on the Bayou (pdf)

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events



Blanket Bingo

Blanket Bingo

August 21, September 18 and October 16

"Dog Days of Summer " Blanket Bingo
Date: Thursday, August 21 
Time: 6–7pm (DJ Set) / 7pm (Bingo Begins)
Location: Market Square Park (Travis at Congress Avenue)

Enjoy the last dog days of summer with your four-legged friend(s) playing Blanket Bingo! Don't forget your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music and great prizes.

$10 admission includes one Bingo packet (approx. 9 games). Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Cash only. Proceeds benefit Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Please note that there is a limited number of 375 bingo cards for purchase.

Stay connected via our 
Facebook page for special announcements regarding themes for our August 21, September 18 and recently added October 16 Bingo nights, special guests and more!

Volunteer Opportunity – We are looking for Bingo fans to help hold up letters and numbers during the 7– 9pm shift. To sign up, please contact Sylvana Loc at
sloc@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext 104.

Click here for more info.


afloat

AFLOAT!

presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to 
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat athttp://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/.Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.

  events and recreation
  boat tours
  regatta
  canoe and kayak trips
  Kids Day
dragon boat festival

Visit Buffalo Bayou's Sabine Promenade!

More information here.

Find out what's happening 
along Buffalo Bayou

Doings down on the Bayou (pdf)

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events



Blanket Bingo

Blanket Bingo

August 21, September 18 and October 16

"Dog Days of Summer " Blanket Bingo
Date: Thursday, August 21 
Time: 6–7pm (DJ Set) / 7pm (Bingo Begins)
Location: Market Square Park (Travis at Congress Avenue)

Enjoy the last dog days of summer with your four-legged friend(s) playing Blanket Bingo! Don't forget your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music and great prizes.

$10 admission includes one Bingo packet (approx. 9 games). Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Cash only. Proceeds benefit Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Please note that there is a limited number of 375 bingo cards for purchase.

Stay connected via our 
Facebook page for special announcements regarding themes for our August 21, September 18 and recently added October 16 Bingo nights, special guests and more!

Volunteer Opportunity – We are looking for Bingo fans to help hold up letters and numbers during the 7– 9pm shift. To sign up, please contact Sylvana Loc at
sloc@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext 104.

Click here for more info.


afloat

AFLOAT!

presented by Houston Arts Alliance

Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 11 am–1 pm
Location: Allen‘s Landing (start) to 
901 N. York Street (end)
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 per boat

Afloat!, the first in a series of parades organized as part of Houston Arts Alliance’s three-month Transported + Renewed program, is a celebration of all things on the water. Adventure seekers are invited to join in a spectacular boat procession featuring Dragon Boats, kayaks, fishing boats and other floatable modes of transport from Allen‘s Landing to Houston's East End.

Boat aficionados can become part of the parade by registering their boat athttp://www.houstonartsalliance.com/transported/afloat/.Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

Participants are encouraged to embrace their creative side by decorating their boats and donning costumes. Awards for the “Funkiest Floater” and “Cutest Crew” will be presented at the post-parade party at the finish line, located at 901 N. York Street.