Fools Flotilla
courtesy River Alliance of Wisconsin
A past Fools' Flotilla on the Yahara River.
Fools' Flotilla
media release: River Alliance of Wisconsin welcomes boaters to return to Madison’s Yahara River for the Fools’ Flotilla on June 14. The free community event is a part of the annual Marquette Neighborhood Association’s Waterfront Festival. The floating parade will include live music and costumes are encouraged. The gathering begins on the Tenney Park end of the Yahara River at 9:30 a.m. and the parade launches at 10:30 a.m.
“What began as a playful way for neighbors to float to the Waterfront Festival has become a beloved Madison tradition,” said River Alliance of Wisconsin Executive Director Allison Werner. “We keep it going because we think it’s as important to enjoy the river as it is to work to protect it.”
Fools’ Flotilla invites those with canoes, kayaks, or creative and sturdy floats to join a parade from Tenney Park Locks to Yahara Place Park. Costumes for people, pets, and boats are encouraged and celebrated.
Date: Sunday, June 14
Time: boat loading begins at 9:30 a.m. and parade starts at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Tenney Park locks, Yahara River, Madison
Join the river parade! Register your craft and crew on our website and sign our safety agreement.
Why register for the free event in advance? You'll be entered to win a $50 Fontana Sports gift card and you'll receive logistics details by email. Online registration closes at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11.
NOTE: due to a new housing development in the Tenney Park neighborhood, parking near the park will be sharply limited. Those participating by boat are encouraged to put in at Yahara Place Park on Lake Monona, paddle up river to join us by 10:30 a.m., and float back towards Lake Monona.
Have last-minute joiners? They can register in person at the event starting at 9:30 a.m. Anyone who launches after 11 a.m. is no longer part of the event.
Do you have to start at Tenney Park? No - in fact, starting at Yahara Place Park and paddling up river to join us is the BEST way to avoid extremely limited parking at the parade's start. If you can put in Sunday morning at Yahara Place, please do.
Want to watch from the shores? You don’t need to register, but you’re welcome to sign up for event updates to learn about parking, weather updates and more.
Have questions? We’ve got lots of answers on our FAQ page. Any changes to logistics will be posted to this page.
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