Float Down Marks 50 Years of Community Tradition on the St. Clair River

Float Down marks 50 years of community tradition on the St. Clair River

This Sunday’s 50th Port Huron Float Down will again see commercial freighters drop anchor while thousands claim the St. Clair River. The unsanctioned tradition forces a temporary shipping closure and relies on mutual care for safety.

Coast Guard issues warning as thousand set to float down St. Clair River

The Canadian Coast Guard has issued a navigational warning to boaters ahead of the Port Huron Float Down on Aug. 16. A section of the St. Clair river will remain closed to all traffic during the event. Participants are advised to take precautions to minimize safety risks.

Thousands expected at annual Port Huron Float Down

Residents from around the Blue Water Area and visitors are preparing for one of the area’s oldest traditions. What is the Float Down and when does it start? Patti Dean with the swan and flamingo floats her group used for the Port Huron Float Down. (USA Today Network) The unsanctioned Float Down is set to begin Aug. 16, when residents and visitors take to the water in boats, kayaks, floaties, makeshift picnic tables and anything else that can sta…

Canadian, U.S. coast guards warn of St. Clair River float down risks

The Port Huron float down returns Sunday, but the Canadian and U.S. coast guards say they’d rather folks stay safely on shore.

U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards warn against Float Down 2026 participation

United States and Canadian coast guards are advising that people do not participate in this Sunday’s Port Huron Float Down. The annual event sees participants riding inflated floatation devices down the St. Clair River, starting from Lighthouse Beach at 1 PM before making an eight mile journey up to Marysville’s Chrysler Beach. The event has drawn in thousands of residents and visitors alike, despite the potentially life threatening conditions. …

Canadian/US Coast Guard to Hold 2026 Port Huron Float Down

Ottawa – The Port Huron Float Down is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, on the St. Clair River (canadian). This unsanctioned event poses significant dangers to participants and other users of the waterway on the 7.5 mile/12 km course. Coast guard High risk factors include the fast-moving current, weather conditions, water temperature, the large number of ... Read More The post Canadian/US Coast Guard to Hold 2026 Port Huron Flo…