SAVE THE DATE! COMMUNITY WATER FESTIVAL TO DEFEND THE SACRED AND SHUT DOWN LINE 5
We are calling on water protectors and climate defenders to come to Superior, Wisconsin for a march, flotilla, and community water festival on the Nemadji River on Sunday, August 6. We will gather to peacefully and legally celebrate the sacredness of water and call for an immediate shut down of the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline, which poses an imminent threat to the Bad River (Mashkiiziibii) and three great lakes. Limited camping will be available on site Saturday night and Sunday night. Please check back for updates, and spread the word!
This event is being coordinated with a flotilla event in Ashland (75 minutes drive east) on Saturday, August 5, 8 AM-12 PM at the Fish Creek landing off US-2. Participants are encouraged to attend both the Saturday event in Ashland and Sunday event in Superior. Link to Ashland event here.
- SCHEDULE -
10 AM - Gather along 31st Ave E between 4th and 5th St. (parking directions will be forthcoming)
10:30 AM - March to boat landing
11:30 AM - Flotilla launch
12-6 PM - Community water festival with speakers, music, food, info tables, and activities for kids
- PARKING -
Handicapped parking only will be available at the festival site. Street parking is available along 5th Street from 31st Ave E westward. Additional parking is available at Loon's Foot Landing, north of Highway 2/53; take the ATV trail south from the landing to safely cross under the highway and end up at the festival site.
- CAMPING -
Camping will be available on Saturday night and Sunday night at Nemadji Campground. Sites are limited. Please fill out the form here to reserve a spot: https://forms.gle/ayDWJUStNsndSTfx8
- FLOTILLA -
We are doing our best to locate canoes and kayaks we can use so anyone who wants to can participate. If you have a nonmotorized boat and/or life jackets you can lend, please bring them and arrive early! The flotilla will start and end at the Grand Avenue landing at the end of 31st Avenue East. The river is calm and slow, and paddling beginners are welcome!
- MARCH -
The march will kick off at 10:30 AM SHARP. The march route is one mile up 31st Ave E to the landing and one mile back. Car traffic will be blocked from the street during the march.
- RALLY AND FESTIVAL -
The rally and festival begins at noon. We are working on the details, but plan to offer lunch for free or by donation. Expect powerful speakers, great live music, fun kids' activities, and lots of opportunity for community-building and expressing our love of the water. If you like fishing, bring your pole--you can fish right off the end of 5th Street by the festival site. Swimming there is not recommended though.