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Hundreds float the Colorado River along Parker Strip
Parker’s signature river day sends hundreds downstream from Buckskin Mountain State Park, ending with music and an official after-float celebration.
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The Parker Tube Float turns a stretch of the Colorado River into a bright, social summer tradition, drawing hundreds of participants who shuttle from La Paz County Park to Buckskin Mountain State Park before easing inflatable tubes into the current. The drift downstream passes riverfront resorts, restaurants, and desert cliffs at an unhurried, current-set pace.
Families will appreciate how genuinely manageable the float is: the no-wake restriction stays in effect until late afternoon, keeping the water calm for less experienced swimmers and younger tubers, while registration running through midday leaves plenty of flexibility for a leisurely morning before joining the current. An official after-party extends the celebration once everyone reaches shore, giving tired paddlers a reason to linger rather than heading straight home.
Travelers often make a full weekend of it in Parker, booking riverside cabins, RV sites, or hotel rooms and adding boating, fishing, or off-road exploring around the wider Parker Strip. Because the float draws a substantial crowd along a single stretch of river, reserve accommodations early and expect a busy, festive atmosphere along the banks well before the shuttle buses start running that morning.
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