The Tugboat Roundup is a three-day festival that begins with a tug parade up the Hudson River. On September 9th, at approximately 3:30 PM, the parade will leave Albany. Spectators can watch the parade pass by from any accessible river front spot Menands, Watervliet, Green Island, Troy, Cohoes.

Once the parade reaches Waterford, tugboats, workboats and other vessels dock where they, their crews, tug enthusiasts, and visitors gather to celebrate the maritime heritage of the Northeast Inland Waterways.

The festival features tugboat tours, boat rides, tug talks, competitions, fireworks, children's activities, vendors, food, and more. The Tugboat Roundup is free to attend.
Sunday, September 11th

9:00 AM Tug Chug 5K

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tours of docked tugs. Open times vary by tug.

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Live music with Tom Harding

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Boat Rides

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Farmers Market and Bouncy Slide at Lock 2

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Face Painting at Lock 2

1:30 PM Mariners Line Toss Competition, Round Two (Visitor Center, outside)

2:00 PM Closing ceremonies