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Friday, August 23, 2013

Dragon Boat Festival Set To Kick Off

The Saint John Dragon Boat Festival is kicking off tomorrow  at Renforth Wharf to raise money for the Saint Joseph's Hospital Foundation.

Jill Logan of the Festival tells CHSJ News local musicians, performers and traditional Chinese dancers will entertain the crowds while the teams compete--and this year's festival is as big as ever with over 50 teams participating.

This year the foundation is buying an ultrasound for diagnostic imaging and a microscope for surgical services for a total cost of $275,000 dollars.Logan says the teams have been hard at work all summer to make that goal a reality.