Des Moines Burning Boat Festival | Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park https://dmnprotary.org Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:14:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://dmnprotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-RotaryMoE-R_CMYK-C-32x32.png Des Moines Burning Boat Festival | Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park https://dmnprotary.org 32 32 Burning Boat Festival is On for NYE https://dmnprotary.org/burning-boat-festival-is-on-for-nye/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:43:28 +0000 https://www.dmnprotary.org/?p=101923
Proceeds will fund youth scholarships for Des Moines Parks and Rec programs, because every kid deserves the chance to play, learn and grow! 
Four ways to get involved:
1. Buy Tickets – $25 for adults, $10 for kids (ages 6–18). Follow the link 👉🏻
2. Become a sponsor ofr find a sponsor– Multiple giving levels available. Contact Jeff at jtgross938@gmail.com to join as a valued sponsor.
3. Donate – Just scan the event QR code and go to Donate
4. Volunteer – Email Jeff at jtgross938@gmail.com for details.
]]> 101923 Lighting the Way for Local Youth: Rotary and the City Team Up on the 2025 Burning Boat Festival https://dmnprotary.org/lighting-the-way-for-local-youth/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0000 https://dmnprotary.org/?p=101904 The 2025 Burning Boat Festival will light up the Des Moines Beach Park with a community bonfire on New Year’s Eve. Join us as we All are invited.

Dec. 31, 6-9 p.m.
Des Moines Marina

This year, the Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park is partnering with the City of Des Moines to raise $20,000 for youth scholarships to City Parks & Recreation programs.The funds will ensure that every child—regardless of financial circumstances—can participate in sports, camps, classes, and recreational activities that help them grow, learn, and thrive.

Why This Matters

Not every family can afford the full cost of Parks & Rec programs. Yet we know that when kids have access to safe, creative, and supportive spaces, they flourish. They build confidence. They discover passions. They form friendships. And they stay active and engaged in our community.

Your support helps make that possible.

Sponsorship: A Chance to Make a Real Impact

This year’s Burning Boat Festival offers a range of sponsorship opportunities. Every sponsorship comes with a set of benefits, from fire pit reservations to marketing features. No matter the level, your contribution helps us reach our $20,000 goal and ensures we can continue expanding access to youth programs.

🔥 Be Part of the Magic

The Burning Boat Festival isn’t just an event—it’s a collective moment of reflection, renewal, and unity. It’s the kind of tradition that brings families together, strengthens our civic spirit, and reminds us what community is all about.

By sponsoring, you’re not just supporting a festival—you’re investing in our future leaders, dreamers, and innovators.

Ready to Join Us?

Contact: 📧 jtgross938@gmail.com

Buy Tickets – $25 for adults, $10 for kids (ages 6–18). Follow the link here! 👉🏻

Together, let’s make this year’s Burning Boat Festival our most impactful yet.


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