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Huron Float Down takes place on the third Sunday in August in Port
Huron, Michigan. The favorite free activity is an established
tradition since 1977. The float down starts at around 1 p.m., near
Lighthouse Beach in Port Huron and ends at Chrysler Beach in
Marysville, MI. Chief Petty Officer Lauren Jorgensen Participants
of Port Huron Float Down use various floating devices to take part in
the adventure. These include an inflatable raft, a Personal Floatation
Device or Life Jacket, oars paddles, and swim fins also help to stay
on 8-mi (13-km) course downstream to Chrysler Beach. Beware of the
strong currents under the Blue Water Bridges, and wind direction. With
North Wind, the route takes about 3 hours while the South wind can
make it two times longer. Chief Petty Officer Lauren Jorgensen The
tradition to float down the St. Clair River, dates back to mid-century
times. However in 1986, after a storm, the United States Coast Guard
shut down the fun event because participants were getting into the
shipping channel and approached Canada. The event was officially
reinstated in 2008 with about 3,000 floaters descending the St. Clair
River every year.The best spots to watch Port Hurin Float down from
the shore are Kiefer Park, Lincoln Park, Edison Parkway, The Blue
Water Bridges, and Pine Grove Park.Share DatesAugust 18,
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