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Philly Phlotilla

Sat, Jul 11 · 5:30am–3:00pm

Schuylkill Riverfront·outdoor·Free

Over 100 kayakers in red, white, and blue paddle the Schuylkill from Center City to Fort Mifflin.

At a glance

Price
Free
Ages
All ages
Location
Schuylkill Riverfront
Setting
outdoor
Effort
Easy
Signup
Just show up

Free to watch. Kayaks pass roughly 1 to 4:30 PM. Pick a shaded spot on the Schuylkill River Trail or a bridge and bring water.

What to know

  • More than 100 kayakers in red, white, and blue on the Schuylkill
  • Free to watch from the Schuylkill River Trail and the river bridges
  • 8-mile paddle from the Walnut Street Dock to Fort Mifflin
  • Afternoon celebration at Fort Mifflin with food, tours, and a cannon firing
  • Paddling runs 1 to 4:30 PM

Our experience

A patriotic paddling parade: 100-plus kayakers in red, white, and blue float the Schuylkill from the Walnut Street Dock down to Fort Mifflin. Free to watch from the river trail and bridges.

More details

A community event celebrating the Schuylkill River with various activities