Celebrate America’s 250th with boat parade and concert

It’s time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in true river style with the Rappahannock River Yacht Club  (RRYC) Patriotic Boat Parade on Carter Creek Friday, July 3.

“Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with a floating celebration of red, white and blue! Whether you’ve got a yacht, a skiff, a sailboat, a kayak, a paddleboard, or anything that floats—all boats are welcome. Power, sail, electric, or paddled—deck it out, fly your flags, use your imagination and show your American spirit,” said Ed Peake.

The party will keep rolling beyond the parade with Band on the Barge. Sponsored by Rappahannock River Yacht Club and H&G Marine, the Crain Brothers Band will rock Carter Creek from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. from a barge anchored near….

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