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Teams of 22 compete in the third Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival Sept. 17 in Port Jefferson Harbor. Photo by Alex Petroski

Members of the 2016 champion FDNY United team prepare for their race Sept. 17 in the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race. Photo by Alex Petroski

Teams competing in the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival prepare for their race on the dock in Port Jefferson Harbor Sept. 17. Photo by Alex Petroski

Racing fans of all ages watch the third Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race from Harborfront Park Setp. 17. Photo by Alex Petroski

Team flags hang over headquarters for each team in Port Jefferson's Harborfront Park ahead of their third Dragon Boat Race Sept. 17. Photo by Alex Petroski

A dance is performed during Port Jefferson's Dragon Boat Race Festival Sept. 17 in Harborfront Park. Photo by Alex Petroski

Teams of 22 compete in the third Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival Sept. 17 in Port Jefferson Harbor. Photo by Alex Petroski

Teams of 22 compete in the third Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival Sept. 17 in Port Jefferson Harbor. Photo by Alex Petroski

Teams of 22 compete in the third Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival Sept. 17 in Port Jefferson Harbor. Photo by Alex Petroski

Port Jefferson Village Board Trustee Bruce D'Abramo attends the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival in Harborfront Park in 2016. Photo by Alex Petroski

Teams competing in the Boaters prepare for their race on the dock in Port Jefferson Harbor at a previous festival. Photo by Alex Petroski

Team flags hang over headquarters for each team in Port Jefferson's Harborfront Park ahead of their third Dragon Boat Race Sept. 17. Photo by Alex Petroski

Team flags hang over headquarters for each team in Port Jefferson's Harborfront Park ahead of their third Dragon Boat Race Sept. 17. Photo by Alex Petroski

A dance is performed during a previous Port Jefferson's Dragon Boat Race Festival. Photo by Alex Petroski

Teams competing in the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival prepare for their race on the dock in Port Jefferson Harbor Sept. 17. Photo by Alex Petroski

Teammates in the third Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race strategize before race time Sept. 17 in Harborfront Park. Photo by Alex Petroski

Teammates in the third Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race stretch before race time Sept. 17 in Harborfront Park. Photo by Alex Petroski

Racing fans of all ages watch the third Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race from Harborfront Park Setp. 17. Photo by Alex Petroski
The third annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival took place Sept. 17 in Harborfront Park and Port Jefferson Harbor. FDNY United won the competition, though more than 300 total medals were awarded to various participants according to the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, who organized the event. Hundreds came out to enjoy the races and festivities, which included performances, food vendors, music and more.