The Houston Dragon Boat Festival was held on May 6 at the original location of the founding of Houston, Allen’s Landing in downtown. Teams competed all day and fans came out to see the races and enjoy the beautiful spring weather.
(Photos by Eric Sauseda / Houston Press)
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Kenny, Thu, Felicia and Tony of TeaCiti. -
Chuck AKA Thor, of team Berserker from HBU, cracks up prior to dragon boat race practice. -
Justin and Amanda Smith enjoyed the weather and the races. -
Dragon boat races on the bayou. -
Patrick Upshaw and Cecilia Cuestas came out to see the dragon boat teams compete. -
A crew member of team Island Warriors picks their paddle before a race. -
Scott and Hien at the Houston Dragon Boat Festival. -
Craftsman, personal chef and art car artist Randy Blair sits at his booth near Allen’s Landing. -
Fans sought out shade on this pleasant and sunny day. -
Amira and Joe, on the bayou, for the Houston Dragon Boat Festival. -
Team HYDRA walks away from the staging area. -
HBU team Berserker after their race. -
Westley and Zach and furry friends came out to enjoy a day at the races. -
A stage was set up for performances. -
Down the bayou the boats raced, three at a time and only one winner. -
A team from UHD celebrate their race. -
Alexus and Josh chill on the hill. -
Onlookers on the overlook near Allen’s Landing. -
A hip hop dancer commands the stage between acts. -
A dragon boat racer exits the dock area. -
Kayla and Laronda Cleveland take in the races on Buffalo Bayou. -
This way to the dragon boat races. -
Marcus, Angela and Mila enjoy the shade and the races. -
Three teams compete during each race which is a quick sprint. -
Robert and Tiki were a big hit at the races. -
Teams give it their all to finish the race. -
Carolina stands at her jewelry booth at the Houston Dragon Boat Festival. -
A race volunteer stands guard near the dragon boats. -
Fans look on as teams finish their heats.