Come join in a historic boat parade celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th Birthday on the morning of Saturday, October 4th. This grand river spectacle starts at 9:30am and runs until 11:00 am and will include a full closure of the Three Rivers for the event.

The Three Rivers 250th Flotilla Cruise will feature over 100 boats of all kinds that will lead us in remembering and celebrating the very reason why Pittsburgh exists – our rivers. Pittsburgh is the city it is because of our rivers and the strategic value they have provided to our region’s ancestors and continue to provide to us today. According to the Heinz History Center, over 300,000 Pittsburghers came out for a similar event celebrating Pittsburgh's 150th birthday in 1908.  Join in the party!

Vessels participating will include canoes and kayaks representing Native American boats, vessels representing ancient Chinese dragon boats, historic local stern wheelers, private recreational boats of all shapes and sizes, the Gateway Clipper Fleet, Ingram Barge Company, RiverQuest’s world-first hybrid educational flagship Explorer, the US Army Corps of Engineers tow boat the M/V EVANICK and many other private, commercial and government vessels. The Delta Queen, an incredible national historic vessel, will also be docked along the North Shore for its last trip to Pittsburgh before it is decommissioned. Come out and join the flotilla in your boat!

If you want to participate in the event as a non-motorized boater in a canoe or kayak, or if you are a private boater, you must register by October 1st. Designated docking will be provided on a first-come basis to private motor boats and all are encouraged to dock on Friday night, October 3rd, for lighted boat party.