Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival - Parade on Water
In collaboration with the Village of Sleepy Hollow & the Sleepy Hollow Project
Sup mermaids - parade details
Saturday, July 19, 2025 (rain-date: Saturday, July 26th)
Schedule
Check-in: 10:30am-11:45am
Paddlers assemble for beach launch: 12:30pm
Paddle parade: 1-2pm
SUP Registration - scroll down!
SUP Rentals - available to Rivertowns SUP & Yoga clients who have received instruction due to insurance requirements
Organized by the Sleepy Hollow Project and in partnership with Riverkeeper, this family friendly event will be filled with fun activities, history, environmental education, vendors, food, music, and of course… a Mermaid Parade both ON LAND and ON WATER!
All paddling mermaids MUST be able to swim!
Costumes REQUIRED! See IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW below.
Learn more about the festival and register for the parade ON LAND: Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival
Park Location - Paddle Route - Parking
LOCATION
Kingsland Point Park
Kathryn W. Davis Riverwalk Center
299 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
PADDLE ROUTE
Launch from boathouse ramp (yellow) and paddle along shoreline only as far as you feel comfortable.
LEVEL ONE - paddle along shoreline toward the rock jetty (light blue),
LEVEL TWO - continue south along the riverwalk to the south end of park (medium blue),
LEVEL THREE - continue to lighthouse (dark blue).
Paddle only as far as you feel comfortable.
SUP MERMAIDS & PIRATES can stop anywhere along the route to return back to the ramp if they do not feel comfortable with the water conditions while paddling.
Please use caution paddling close to shore - there are some underwater rocks close to shore along the Kingsland Point Park Riverwalk (medium blue).
PARKING
Limited parking will be available inside the park on a first come first served basis for paddlers.
Once spaces filled, participants can enter to unload equipment but will need to park elsewhere.
ARRIVE and CHECK-IN by 11:45am — GATES CLOSE AT NOON to vehicles for safety purposes.
SUP mermaids - IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
COSTUMES — Costumes are required! Choose a costume you can comfortably paddle in and potentially swim in. Heavy cotton and other heavy fabric is not recommended. There is a possibility your clothes may get wet - you will be in the water approximately knee deep when you launch. Make sure all costume accessories and decorations are secure on your person as well as your board/kayak. We are not responsible for items that are lost in the water. We also do not want to add to unwanted debris in the water. Keep a towel and a change of clothes on shore (just in case).
SAFETY FIRST — PFDs and leashes are required! SUP leashes must be worn; paddlers will be checked at the launch points by event officials. PFDs are required by law to be on your vessel, we strongly recommend you wear them! Waist & inflatable PFDs are acceptable.
PADDLE AT YOUR OWN RISK — Previous paddle experience is required. If you are not comfortable paddling on the Hudson River, do not register for this event. Anyone participating in the paddle is responsible for their own equipment and/or equipment provided by Rivertowns SUP & Yoga. All paddlers should have adequate skills, knowledge, and experience to participate in a paddle event on the Hudson River.
SUP mermaids - CANCELLATION POLICY:
In the event of adverse weather and/or water conditions, Rivertowns SUP & Yoga will cancel the paddle and notify all registrants. If a rain date is used, all registrations will be transferred to the rain-date automatically. Registrants will be able to cancel their appointment if unable to attend the rain-date. Refunds will be provided in full for a cancelled event.
48-hr cancellation policy — due to limited availability of equipment, you must cancel your reservation at least 48-hrs in advance to receive a refund. Credit card processing fees are nonrefundable.
Mermaid Paddle Registration
*For insurance purposes, rental equipment is only available to those who have participated in previous classes with Rivertowns SUP & Yoga and received instruction from one of our coaches/instructors.
Visit event page: www.hudsonrivermermaids.com/
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