The 9th annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival is scheduled to be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at the Las Colinas Urban Center. Fairly new to the Irving area, dragon boating is a fun watersport a part of traditional Asian culture that has been quickly gaining popularity across the U.S. If you're interested in trying out a new sport but don’t know how to make the leap, participate in this year's Dragon Boat Festival and you may just find your next new hobby!