The Tugboat Enthusiasts Society of the Americas is organizing and coordinating the Tug Boat Parade and traditional Blessing of the Fleet scheduled for 12:30 PM.

After the Tug Boat Parade available commercial tugs will rendezvous at the Market Street end of Penn’s Landing (Location - seawall side north end across from Pier 3).

BEST LOOKING COMMERCIAL TUGBOAT ON THE DELAWARE RIVER COMPETITION

TES’ Captain Roy Banks and Chief Engineer Bob Lewis will conduct a competition during the tugboat rendezvous to determine the best looking commercial tugboat on the Delaware River (Location - seawall side north end across from Pier 3). A trophy will be awarded.

SPECIAL AWARD TO THE DELAWARE RIVER’S OLDEST WORKING TUGBOAT

A special award will be given to the oldest working tugboat participating in the tugboat parade and tugboat rendezvous (tugs must be at least 50 years old to compete).

TES and Delaware Valley Chapter Steamship Historical Society of America members will be at Penn’s Landing to share their enthusiasm and to talk to attendees.

Regrettably commercial tugboats will not be open to the public due to operational issues but the tugboat Jupiter will be open to the public.

Flotilla 2-76 has a full day of activities and events planned. All events are free and open to the public.

Scheduled events include:

USCG Buoy Tender William Tate Tours

COAST GUARD Search & Rescue demonstrations over the Delaware River 2:30 pm start

Meet members of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Come by land or by sea.

Events for the family and children experienced and beginners.

Activity tables for children….crafts, coloring books, stickers, knot-tying, fun just to name a few Information BOOTHS FOR BOATERS … lots of hand-outs on boating safely, Marine Safety, Waterway Watch, etc.

Find out where to take BOATING COURSES…now required by NJ state law for everyone 13 and older!

Rescue Dog and the robot eagle Sea-Vester!

Games, Food, and much more surprises by other organizations.