Beloved tradition is back: Great Canoe Races of Naples to return this year

Kendall Little | Naples Daily News

After a four-year hiatus, the iconic Great Canoe Races of Naples are finally returning for their 45th edition with some new twists.

Last week, the Naples City Council unanimously decided the Great Canoe Races would return this year.

Here’s what to know about the races and what’s new for 2025.

What are the Great Canoe Races?
The Great Canoe Races are a longtime Naples tradition that originally began as a community event in 1977.

The tradition has struggled to stay afloat for the past few years, but the Great Canoe Races organizers are looking to the future.

Read the full article and see photos on naplesnews.com.