Bigger than ever: second MAGA boat parade!

“Michigan is the Great Lakes state. Nothing will show off that better than a massive MAGA boat parade,” said Rosanne Ponkowski, speaking on behalf of boat parade sponsor, Michigan Conservative Coalition headquartered in Walled Lake.

The Lake St. Clair/Detroit River parade will launch from the 28-story Shore Club highrise, locally known as "9 Mile Tower," at the foot of Nine Mile Rd near Jefferson Ave. on Lake Saint Clair. Departure is set for 1 p.m.

The parade will head down to Hart Plaza with additional watercraft joining as the flotilla passes marinas along the route. Expected arrival is 4 p.m.

“Combine the expected nautical display with the opportunity to celebrate President Trump’s birthday weekend will make the day even more special,” remarked Ponkowski.

The former president is slated to be in Detroit on Saturday afternoon for the unrelated People's Convention sponsored by Turning Point Action at Huntington Place, near Detroit’s Hart Plaza on the river.

"Surely that is a part of the energy we feel for our 2024 MAGA Boat event. Make this day even more special with Trump’s major event appearance and the opportunity to celebrate President Trump’s birthday weekend in Detroit by joining the MAGA flotilla.”

“Michigan, as the Great Lakes State, knows how to show off its nautical enthusiasm. In that regard, nothing will do better than a massive MAGA boat parade," Ponkowski said.

The coalition expects private boats, sea planes, helicopters and drones to participate as they deliberately travel about 0.4 miles offshore at speeds of approximately 4.3 knots (just under 5 mph).

Promotors have announced that a privately owned 80-foot tug has now been added to the flotilla for what is expected to be the largest MAGA Boat Parade ever held on the Great Lakes.

The sponsoring MCC invites the public to participate.

“Got a boat? Join the Michigan Conservative Coalition for its 2nd Trump Flotilla launching at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 15,” said sponsors.