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Opening Day on the Strait

10:00am: Vendor booths and kids’ activities open for business. The Benicia Fire Department will have equipment on display as well. 1

1:30am: Welcome by BYC Vice Commodore Brian West, Flag Raising Ceremony & National Anthem, Guest speaker: Interim City Manager Mario Guiliani

12:00pm: BYC restaurant open for lunch

1:30pm: Blessing of the Fleet, decorated boat parade (Prizes for first, second and third place decorated boat)

2:00pm: BYC Closes for lunch; live music on the back deck featuring Uncommon Wealth

5:00pm: BYC restaurant open for dinner, vendor booths closing

7:00pm: BYC restaurant closes, live music upstairs in the Norton Lounge featuring dancing with The Fabulous Cruisetones

10:00pm: Opening Day Festivities conclude

Date & Time

May 20, 2023

10:00AM - 10:00PM

Location

Benicia Yacht Club - 400 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA, 94510 400 E 2nd St Benicia 94510 CA US

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