![Dog Walk on Venice Canal](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Dog-Walk-on-Venice-Canal.jpg?time=1720763265)
Traffic-free bridges and walkways are a great place for a leisurely stroll.
![Paddling along the Venice Canals](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Paddling-along-the-Venice-Canals.jpg?time=1720763265)
Paddle boarding with your best friend is good fun.
![Heron on Boat in Venice Canals](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Heron-on-Boat-in-Venice-Canals.jpg?time=1720763265)
Many species of birds and ducks are canal neighbors.
![Linnie Canal Park](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Linnie-Canal-Park.jpg?time=1720763265)
The Linnie Canal Park is popular with local families
![Linnie Canal Duck Park](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Duck-Park.jpg?time=1720763265)
… and the kids love the duck pond.
![4th July Downwind Regatta](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4th-July-Downwind-Regatta.jpg?time=1720763265)
Annual 4th of July festivities are a summer highlight including the Linnie Canal Downwind Regatta (wind-powered boats) and a Rubber Ducky Race. There are lots of prizes for the fastest boats and ducks to cross the finish line.
![Venice Canals Buy Rubber Duckys](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Buy-Rubber-Duckys-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
Hundreds of rubber ducks, purchase by residents, race amongst the boats.
![Venice Canals Downwind Regatta](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Downwind-Regatta-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
The start of the regatta shows many solutions for catching the wind.
![Venice Canals Duck Race2](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Duck-Race2-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
The ducks start their race with a splash.
![Venice Canals Downwind Regatta + Rubber Ducky Race](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Downwind-Regatta-Rubber-Ducky-Race-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
Crowds of cheering spectators line the canal banks.
![Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Holiday-Boat-Parade.jpg?time=1720763265)
Another annual event is the Venice Canals Holiday Boat parade and Home & Bridge Decorating Contest. Local involvement is huge … the Canals become a festive community of lights.
![Venice Canals Holiday Santa Boat](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Holiday-Santa-Boat-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
Parade floats are all handmade by local residents.
![Venice Canals Holiday Boat2](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Holiday-Boat2-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
Some floats even provide live entertainment.
![Venice Canals Holiday Boat](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Holiday-Boat-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
Koth kids and adult boats compete for prizes.
![Venice Canals Holiday Decorated Bridge](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Holiday-Decorated-Bridge.jpg?time=1720763265)
Neighbors decorate their closest bridge and compete for prizes.
![Venice Canals Holiday Party2](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Holiday-Party2.jpg?time=1720763265)
There are many holiday parties during the boat parade.
![Venice Canals Holiday Party](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Holiday-Party.jpg?time=1720763265)
Another holiday gathering.
![Venice Canals Canaloween1](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Canaloween1-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
“Canaloween” is held each Halloween at the Linnie Canal Park for the local kids.
![Venice Canals Party](https://ypo973.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Venice-Canals-Party-1.jpg?time=1720763265)
A festive Cinco de Mayo community party.