It starts the Friday after Labor Day, so the first day will be the 8th.
Though there's almost always some boats out and about in the coves throughout the week, there are typically two "parades," one midday on the first Saturday (usually 2 o'clock) and one on the morning of the last Sunday (usually 10 o'clock).
The owners are super kind and, if you show up to Lees Mills, will often give rides.
The best place to observe is just outside Lees Mills (photo attached).
Keep a keen lookout—with the lake levels dropping, those northern rocks are continuing to remind slack boaters of their presence!
If you see Boatie Two, say hello.
A good article on last year's 50th anniversary:
https://weirs.com/steamboat-meet-cel...alf-a-century/
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