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43rd annual Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny event is taking place Saturday April 12, 2025.

Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny is a race down the Ganaraska River to commemorate the 1980 flood that devastated Port Hope’s downtown area. It celebrates the community spirit and resilience that rose in the face of this natural disaster. Now, Ganny Weekend is a whole vibe in Port Hope!

Those looking to brave the frigid waters of the Ganaraska this spring are invited to visit the event website to review all safety guidelines and register a vessel. www.floatyourfanny.ca  

All participants are reminded to carefully review safety and registration information to prepare accordingly for the smooth launch of your vessel and safe voyage on the fast and chilly waters of the Ganaraska. 

Itinerary:
10am - canoes/kayaks (starting at Canton)
11am - crazy crafts (starting at Sylvan Glen)
12pm - inflatables (starting at Optimist Park)
10am - 3pm - Fannyville amenities

Canoes, kayaks, crazy crafts, and the new inflatables will complete the journey at the finish line in Fannyville (Cavan St Park). Fannyville, the event village, offers family-focused entertainment and activities, as well as the chance to watch the participants float over the last rapids section of the course with live commentary.

Spectators will be able to enjoy food from one of the many vendors along the banks, or take a short walk to shopping, restaurants, or bars. Participants and spectators are asked to support each other to ensure all involved have a safe and enjoyable experience. Please no throwing of water balloons or objects into the river or at participants. With large crowds in Fannyville along the banks of the Ganaraska River, spectators are encouraged to leave their pets at home. 

To find out more about what's happening around town for Ganny Weekend, visit www.porthope.ca/ganny-weekend  

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