Save the Date! Saturday, May 16, 2026
Fourth Annual Fish Migration Paddle/Parade at Central Falls Landing
Stay tuned - registration opening by April!
About this Event:
This is the fourth annual Spring Migration Parade to celebrate the Blackstone River and the hopeful restoration of migratory species such as herring by constructing fish passage around the lowest four dams on the Blackstone River.
We’ll have family-friendly crafts and hear from local speakers on the importance of this work. Then, we’ll paddle or take a boat ride together about half a mile from Central Falls Landing (15 Madeira Ave, Central Falls, RI 02863) to Lonsdale Marsh to explore the eventual spawning grounds for migratory fish.
All are welcome! Registration will be required to reserve a kayak or a seat on the Explorer, but others are welcome to join in by listening to the speakers and watching from shore.
Agenda:
10:30AM Check in, sign your paddling waiver, and craft a fish hat craft to take with you, or get your face painted!
11:00AM Speaking portion, hear from representatives and advocates highlighting the importance of this work to restore migratory fish to the Blackstone River
11:30ish - 12:30 Floating Fish Parade hits the water! We’ll paddle together from CF Landing to Lonsdale Marsh (or enjoy a trip aboard about the Explorer) for about 1 mile total (see anticipated route below).
1:00 Event ends
Organizing partners include Save the Bay, Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Blackstone Heritage Corridor, and members of the Blackstone River Commons Project.
Please note: We currently do not have a rain date scheduled. In the event of inclement weather requires cancellation, we will contact you.
Please contact Caleigh McLaren, caleigh@blackstonecollaborative.org if you have questions.
We hope to see you there!
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Check out the levels below and contact us by April 1 to receive all sponsorship benefits, including being featured in social media, having your logo printed on a banner, and creating branded flags for kayaks! Learn more by contact Kevin at kevin@blackstonecollaborative.org.
