2023 Date | August 2, 2023 |
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2024 Date | August 7, 2024 |
![]() Regatta Day HistoryRegatta Day seeks to pay tribute to North America’s oldest sporting event, rowing. Rowing involves a narrow boat, called a racing shell, and oars. It is a competitive water sport that has been practiced since the 17th century. According to St. Johns Regatta, the first organized event was in 1816 in St. John’s Harbour. This day aims to acknowledge the long-lasting competitive event and celebrate the tradition. It encourages watching celebratory rowers and enjoying the festivities of the day. According to St. Johns Regatta, close to 50,000 people show up at Quidi Vidi Lake to celebrate the event. Regatta Day was given a Royal designation in 1993 though it was widely acknowledged in 1818. It is observed annually on the first Wednesday in August. Top Tweets for Regatta DayUpdated
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Regatta Day References and Related Sitesstjohnsregatta.ca: Regatta Day epe.lac-bac.gc.ca: Emblem of the Royal St. John's Regatta epe.lac-bac.gc.ca: Emblem of the Royal St. John's Regatta stjohnsregatta.ca: 2022 Regatta race information |
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