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Daffodil 2025
Marine Festival & Parade
April 11th - 13th, 2025 - Parade Sunday April 13th, starting at 11:30am
Tacoma Yacht Club’s Daffodil Weekend is rapidly approaching. This year’s theme is “Boating Locally”. We would like to cordially invite you to join the 73rd annual Daffodil Marine Festival and Parade.
The Daffodil Marine Parade route begins at the Tacoma Yacht Club continuing East along the Commencement Bay shoreline from Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park to the Thea Foss Waterway.
The basin crew will be ready to welcome participating yacht clubs and boaters beginning at noon on Thursday, April 10th. If you are coming by boat, we will find moorage for you; however, we cannot always guarantee power, and the use of diesel generators are not permitted if they pose a carbon monoxide health risk to others. Also, we cannot guarantee that you will have pet friendly access to shore so please consider before bringing your pets.
On Friday afternoon from 2-4 PM join us on the TYC deck for beer and appetizers (while supplies last). There will be a selection process on Friday night at 7 PM for trivia seating and your placement in the Token Parade. At 7:30 PM join us for "An Old Fashion Hoe-Down" themed party featuring music and dancing to DJ "Radio Parties".
TRIVIA -One of the highlights of the weekend is trivia along with the Token Parade on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 PM followed by a Trivia Contest from 2-4 PM. More info coming soon.
Saturday night there is a dinner buffet from 5:30 – 8:00 PM followed by music and dancing with DJ Radio Parties.
Sunday the weekend will culminate with the Decorated Boat Parade along Tacoma waterfront. We are looking forward to seeing your creative efforts!
Daffy Cards, Daffy charge cards will be issued to any visitors wanting to use the clubhouse restaurant or bar during the 2025 Daffodil Festival. TYC members can use their TYC membership number.
Event Contact(s)
Adam Klett
Registration Info
Registration is required
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All parade/non-parade boats must register for basin moorage and/or parade participation. The 2025 registration fee is $20 per BOAT [includes Festival Entry Bracelets for 2 people].This registration fee assists the Basin Crew in providing improved tie up and mitigate artificial registration. It also helps in supporting our weekend's entertainment and happy hour.
NEW* Festival Entrance Bracelets, to keep the quality and enjoyment of Daffodil Weekend, we have decided to implement a nominal entrance fee of $10 per person for everyone over 18. This small contribution covers the whole weekend and will help us provide happy hour on Friday afternoon, along with fun and lively entertainment on both Friday and Saturday evenings, and of course the exciting and a bit rowdy pub-style trivia game. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to elevate your experience at TYC.
Your boat registration includes Festival Entry Bracelets for 2 people.
The boat registration deadline is March 21, 2025 or until we reach our limit.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
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