Shoals Pride at the River Paddle

802 Cox Creek Parkway,Florence AL 35630

10 September, 2022

Description

Thanks to the 2022 DEI Community Impact Grant from the Tennessee RiverLine, we are excited to announce our first Pride at the River Event: the Pride Paddle down Cypress Creek for all LGBTQ and allies, seasoned or virgin kayakers! All levels of paddling experience are welcome. Come OUTside and play with us! Our collaboration team including The University of North Alabama, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, PFLAG Florence-Shoals, and the UNA Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion are excited to participate!! We will head out from the Cox Creek Canoe and Kayak Launch in Florence, kayak down Cypress Creek approximately five miles on mild Class I waters, and take out at Wildwood Park. The paddle will last around 1.5 hours. We'll begin with a safety and skills presentation and will shuttle everyone back to their cars at the end of the paddle. Plan on 3 hours for the total event. Everyone will be equipped with a kayak, paddle, life jacket and water shoes at no cost to you. Dress prepared to potentially get wet. We will have dry bags provided for you to put your phone and other items in, so they will not get wet. We will have logo hats and shirts for you to wear or keep. Water, snacks, and sunscreen will be available to all. You are more than welcome to bring your own kayak if you have one! Just select "I've got my own boat" when registering! We recommend paddlers be 13 years of age or older to maximize their enjoyment, based on the size of our kayaks and the duration of the paddle.