Anglers try their hand at a previous Republic Fishing Derby. This year’s derby is set for this weekend, with events running today through Sunday. (Courtesy photo)

REPUBLIC — The 35th-annual Republic Fishing Derby is set for this weekend along the Michigamme River in Republic.

Pre-registration will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Munson Park. Fishing will be 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. All are Eastern times.

A parade will take place at 7 p.m. today, with music running through 11 p.m. Eastern time..

On Saturday, Diversion will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, and there will also be a fireworks display that night.

The entry fee for the fishing derby is $30 for adults and $10 for kids.

State license fees and boating requirements are being upheld for this event. Cash prizes will be awarded.

A duck race is scheduled for Sunday after the derby, sponsored by the Republic Fire Department.

For more information, call 906-869-2744 or 906-399-4567 or email republicsportsmensclub@gmail.com.

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Justin Marietti can be reached at 905-228-2500, ext. 545, or jmarietti@miningjournal.net.