Join Kristina Kage and Special Olympics Illinois for the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby!
On August 3, thousands of spectators will watch 60,000 rubber ducks splash into the Chicago River and race to the finish.
Race Day kicks off at 10am at 400 North Michigan Avenue with entertainment for the whole family.
Learn more at chicagoduckrace.com.
What is the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby? It's a signature annual fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois! Thousands of spectators watch over 50,000 yellow rubber ducks splash into the Chicago River from the Columbus Drive bridge in downtown Chicago and race down river towards the finish line. Race Day kicks off at 10am on Thursday, August 3, 2017* at 400 North Michigan Avenue (The Wrigley Building) with entertainment for the entire family. Splashdown for the Duck Derby is at 1pm. All proceeds benefit over 22,000 athletes and more than 20,000 Young Athletes across Illinois.
How do I adopt a duck? You can Adopt a duck for only $5. Get more chances to win by purchasing a Quack Pack (6 ducks for $25), Flock of Ducks (24 ducks for $100) or Diamond Duck Pack (240 ducks for $1,000)!
*Are you adopting a duck on behalf of a friend, co-worker or family member affiliated with a Sales Team? If so, be sure to select the team you want to get credit for your adoption. Click on a team member name to give credit to a specific person.
Support our Celebrity Duck Ambassador - Adopt a duck from Chicago Cub Willson Contreras! A little hungry after adopting all of those ducks? Purchase a Willson Contreras #ChiDuckyDerby cookie online here or in-store at a Potash Markets or Heinen's near you! Read more about our Duck Ambassadors below!