Event Details

2025 Great American Raft Race Updates (as of 6/2/2025)

Hosted by the Neighborhood Association Presidents’ Council

Announcements:

This year’s theme is “Summer Camp! This one time… at raft race!”

Congrats to Ryan Oblander from Sunset Ridge Neighborhood Association of Lake Worth Beach for winning this year’s art contest! Every year in March we put out a call to artists to design the next raft race logo and win a cash prize if yours is chosen, so if you missed out this year, remember to look out for next year’s announcement on our NAPC facebook page or at your neighborhood meeting.

The NAPC raft race committee is introducing a new event! The Inflatable Race!

Neighbors can compete in a separate race that will take place in the water after the second raft race heat but before the final heat. All that is required is an inflatable of some kind (pool lounger, inner tube, mattress, animal, etc.) that is human powered (inflatable paddle boards/rafts/boats/kayaks are not allowed, motors are not allowed, anything that is not inflatable is not allowed).

All raft race and inflatable race participants must sign a waiver and have a life vest on their person or onboard the raft/float during the race. Children may participate, but they must be at least 14 years old.

There will not be a parade through downtown this year. Instead, there will be a Raft Showcase at the Bryant Park Boat Ramps. Please plan on attending the Captain's Kickoff Event to learn more about these new changes.

List of trophies:

• The Mighty Grunge Cup

• President's Cup

• Inflatable Race Cup

• Best Performance

• Run Aground

• New Comer / Welcome Back

• Trash Talk

• Best Game Host

• Best Decorated Float

• Team Spirit

• Best Decorated Theme Golf Cart

• Best Decorated Patriotic Golf Cart

Calendar of Events (6/25 – 7/4):

All pre-race events begin at 6:30pm except for Sunday’s picnic which starts at 5pm. All pre-race events will feature a different camp theme, and for each event you attend you will earn a badge and some swag! Try to collect them all!

• 6/25, Wednesday @ Bamboo Room - Captain’s Kickoff Party and Shore Leave

Come to register your race team and get your official race packet.

Theme: Band Camp (Hosted by College Park Neighborhood Association)

• 6/26, Thursday @ Irish Brigade

Theme: Sleepaway Camp (Hosted by South Palm Park)

• 6/27, Friday @ Beach Club – Presidents Cup Kayak Race & Games

May the best neighborhood win!

Theme: Sports Camp (Hosted by the NAPC Raft Race Committee)

• 6/28, Saturday @ Harry’s Banana Farm

Trash talk contest! (Only a microphone will be provided, you will need to make arrangements if you require any other media equipment)

Theme: Space Camp (Hosted by Sunset Ridge Neighborhood Association of Lake Worth Beach)

• 6/29, Sunday @ Bryant Park Boat Ramp

Pot luck picnic, bring a dish.

Theme: Survival Camp (Hosted by Pineapple Beach Neighborhood Association)

• 6/30, Monday @ Lilo’s Streetfood & Bar

Theme: Art Camp (Hosted by Downtown Jewel)

• 7/1, Tuesday @ Mad Hatter Lounge

Theme: Dance Camp (Hosted by Parrot Cove Neighborhood Association)

• 7/2, Wednesday @ Benny’s on the Beach - Oceanwalk

Theme: Lifeguard Camp (Hosted by Mango Groves Neighborhood Association)

• 7/3, Thursday – No Events

• 7/4, Friday – 2025 Great American Raft Race

o 9:30am – Gates open at the Bryant Park Boat Ramps

o 10:30am – Raft Showcase (All raft race/float/golf cart participants must be in their assigned parking at this time and ready for judging)

o 11:00am - Judging Begins

o 11:30am – Entertainment Competition (Dockside)

o 12pm – Raft Race / Inflatable Race

Stay tuned for more announcements as we get closer to race day!