On Saturday, May 6, thousands upon thousands of rubber ducks will race across Lake Lanier in the 25th annual Rubber Duck Derby.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier.
The event happens at Lake Lanier Olympic Park between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., with the duck race starting at 2:30 p.m.
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Admission and parking is free.
Aside from the duck race, there will be food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, and other kid-friendly activities.
When participants purchase their duck “adoption,” their name is paired with a number.
The “adoption” number is then placed on a stylish rubber duck sporting sunglasses.
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Once the ducks are released, they race down a 1/10-mile course.
The first duck to cross the finish line wins their “adoptive” parent a $10,000 prize.
Each of the next 10 ducks in the order they cross the finish line will also win prizes.
Though you don’t get to keep your individual duck(s), non-numbered souvenir ducks will be available for purchase at the event.
Ducks can be “adopted” for $6 for a single duck, $30 for a pack of 6, and $125 for a pack of 25, and can be purchased here.
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