PHOTOS: Grand Prix Super Boat Parade

The Festival of the Boats paraded wheeled instead of sailed through Sarasota Friday night featuring many of the Super Boats fans will see this weekend during the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

Here's a rundown of events this weekend:

• Racer Meet and Greet

s Tropics Room
10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday

$5 Adults | Children 12 and Under Free

Participating race teams will sign autographs and provide giveaway items to guests.

• Powerboats By The Bay

Centennial Park - 10th St. / U.S. 41
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday
Free Admission - No coolers or pets allowed
Powerboats on display.

Entertainment Schedule: 10 a.m. to noon Matt Gerhardt Band
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Shotgun Justice
3 to 4:30 p.m. Bikini Contest
5 to 7 p.m. Matt Facciolla Band
7:30 to 9 p.m. Soul Purpose

• "Power Cash By The Bay" Motorcycle Charity Ride

Registration 11 a.m. to noon at Linger Lodge Saturday
7205 85th Street Court East, Bradenton, FL
Last Bike Out 12:30 p.m. - Last Bike In 1:30 p.m. Ride Ends at Powerboats By the Bay Centennial Park - 10th St. / U.S. 41
Suggested Donation - $10

• "Bags By The Bay" Cornhole Competition

 Located at Powerboats by the Bay Centennial Park - 10th St. / U.S. 41
Noon - 2 p.m. Saturday
Boards available or bring your own - Cash Prizes!!
To register: bagsbythebay@gmail.com
$50 per team - $40 if your bring your own board
Download and print the registration form.

• "Miss Super Boat Grand Prix" Bikini Contes

Powerboats By The Bay Stage
Centennial Park - 10th St. / U.S. 41 
Judging at 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday
Cash Prizes: $1,000 • $500 • $250 • $100
To Register / Info: offshorebikinicontest@gmail.com
Download the contest entry form.

• Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Boat Race

Lido Beach Between New Pass and Big Pass
Two Heats at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Subject to Change) Sunday
Streaming Coverage: Superboat.com