overhead shot of dozens of kayaks in harbor around words "Harbor Life"
Photo via Baltimore Blueway.

Are you ready for “Saturday Morning Fever” at the Inner Harbor? Dancing shoes and white suits not required, but bring your paddles for the 8th Annual Baltimore Floatilla taking place on Saturday, June 14, starting bright and early at 7 a.m. and lasting through the afternoon.

Hundreds of paddlers from across the region on kayaks, canoes, and standup paddleboards will gather for a morning of water recreation paired with environmental advocacy. The event raises funds for a Healthy Harbor and the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Fund.

line of kayaks paddling towards Mr. Trash Wheel
Photo via Baltimore Blueway.

No one needs to ask Mr. Trash Wheel how deep his love is, because he will be there with the paddlers, while Baltimore-based band Cara Kelly & The Tell Tale perform classic 70s hits live from his floating stage. The performance is made possible by a collaboration between the Floatilla event, Ultimate Watersports, and Baltimore City Recreations and Parks.

Baltimore Floatilla amplifies progress made towards the environmental restoration of the Baltimore Harbor while showcasing the harbor as a place where the community can gather for water sports and recreation. The event, along with Baltimore Blueway, continues to be a symbol of community engagement, and a sign of the Healthy Harbor Initiative’s success in highlighting recreation and paddling in the Baltimore Harbor.

The schedule for the 8th Annual Baltimore Floatilla is listed below:

WHEN:
Saturday, June 14, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m.: Paddlers arrive 
  • 8:30 a.m.: Safety meeting
  • 9:15 a.m.: Paddlers begin to launch at Canton Waterfront Park
  • 10:15-11:00 a.m.: Rally at the Inner Harbor and Cara Kelly & The Tell Tale Performance
  • 12:00 p.m.: Picnic at Canton Waterfront Park 

WHERE:

  • Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St, Baltimore, MD (start & finish for paddle)
  • Inner Harbor Amphitheater, 201 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD (rally)

All paddle participants must be 13 years or older by the event dates, and other age restrictions apply. Registration is required. Tickets are $45, and equipment rental is available through Ultimate Watersports, though participants are permitted to bring their own equipment.