Harpers Ferry Patriotic Boat Parade

Name: Harpers Ferry Patriotic Boat Parade
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13

Patriotic Boat Parade: Scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. from the Harpers Public Landing.
- Participants: Boaters are encouraged to decorate their vessels in red, white, and blue or American historical themes.
- Donation: A $20 donation per boat is requested to participate.
- Maiden Voyage Tours: Captain Robert Vavra will lead the parade; public seats on the Maiden Voyage are available for a $20 donation (limited to 49 seats).
Summer-Long Celebration: The town is hosting various patriotic activities throughout June, leading up to a major community event on July 3, 4, and 5, 2026 at Minch Park.
Yard Decorating Contest: A patriotic-themed yard decorating contest is being held to encourage community participation in the semiquincentennial milestone. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]