90,000+ Rubber Ducks Race Down the Chicago River for Special Olympics Illinois
233 N Michigan Ave
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- The Chicago Ducky Derby returns to the Columbus Drive Bridge Thursday, August 6, with the duck drop set for 1 p.m. More than 90,000 rubber ducks have been adopted this year, raising over $473,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
- Are you downtown to watch the ducks race? Go LIVE to show the crowds along the Chicago River!
- The Derby Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Court (401 N. Michigan Ave.), featuring games, food trucks, souvenirs, and entertainment. A Splashdown Watch Party begins at 11:45 a.m. at The Northman on the Riverwalk.
- The event is free to attend, with duck adoptions costing $10 and up, benefiting more than 24,000 Special Olympics Illinois athletes.
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Proceeds benefit more than 24,000 Special Olympics Illinois athletes, including traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Peer Partners, and Unified Partners.
More than 90,000 rubber ducks have been adopted this year, exceeding the event's goal and raising over $473,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
The duck drop takes place off the Columbus Drive Bridge in downtown Chicago at 1 p.m. Thursday. The race lasts approximately 30 minutes.
The Derby Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave., featuring games, food trucks, and entertainment. The festival pauses briefly from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. for the duck drop.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 233 N Michigan Ave.
Proceeds benefit more than 24,000 Special Olympics Illinois athletes, including traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Peer Partners, and Unified Partners.
More than 90,000 rubber ducks have been adopted this year, exceeding the event's goal and raising over $473,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
The duck drop takes place off the Columbus Drive Bridge in downtown Chicago at 1 p.m. Thursday. The race lasts approximately 30 minutes.
The Derby Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave., featuring games, food trucks, and entertainment. The festival pauses briefly from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. for the duck drop.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 233 N Michigan Ave.
Proceeds benefit more than 24,000 Special Olympics Illinois athletes, including traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Peer Partners, and Unified Partners.
More than 90,000 rubber ducks have been adopted this year, exceeding the event's goal and raising over $473,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
The duck drop takes place off the Columbus Drive Bridge in downtown Chicago at 1 p.m. Thursday. The race lasts approximately 30 minutes.
The Derby Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave., featuring games, food trucks, and entertainment. The festival pauses briefly from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. for the duck drop.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 233 N Michigan Ave.
Proceeds benefit more than 24,000 Special Olympics Illinois athletes, including traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Peer Partners, and Unified Partners.
More than 90,000 rubber ducks have been adopted this year, exceeding the event's goal and raising over $473,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
The duck drop takes place off the Columbus Drive Bridge in downtown Chicago at 1 p.m. Thursday. The race lasts approximately 30 minutes.
The Derby Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave., featuring games, food trucks, and entertainment. The festival pauses briefly from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. for the duck drop.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 233 N Michigan Ave.
Proceeds benefit more than 24,000 Special Olympics Illinois athletes, including traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Peer Partners, and Unified Partners.
More than 90,000 rubber ducks have been adopted this year, exceeding the event's goal and raising over $473,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
The duck drop takes place off the Columbus Drive Bridge in downtown Chicago at 1 p.m. Thursday. The race lasts approximately 30 minutes.
The Derby Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave., featuring games, food trucks, and entertainment. The festival pauses briefly from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. for the duck drop.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 233 N Michigan Ave.
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NO FUCKS WERE HARMED IN THIS VIDEO !
Hopefully the ducks get home safe
Yeah, they dump a million rubber ducks in the river and it's cool and a family-friendly event but I take a dump 💩 in to the river one time off the Michigan Ave Bridge and I'm a "felon." Frickin double standards.
SWIM, DUCKIES, SWIM!
NO FUCKS WERE HARMED IN THIS VIDEO !
Hopefully the ducks get home safe
Yeah, they dump a million rubber ducks in the river and it's cool and a family-friendly event but I take a dump 💩 in to the river one time off the Michigan Ave Bridge and I'm a "felon." Frickin double standards.
SWIM, DUCKIES, SWIM!
NO FUCKS WERE HARMED IN THIS VIDEO !
Hopefully the ducks get home safe
Yeah, they dump a million rubber ducks in the river and it's cool and a family-friendly event but I take a dump 💩 in to the river one time off the Michigan Ave Bridge and I'm a "felon." Frickin double standards.
SWIM, DUCKIES, SWIM!
NO FUCKS WERE HARMED IN THIS VIDEO !
Hopefully the ducks get home safe
Yeah, they dump a million rubber ducks in the river and it's cool and a family-friendly event but I take a dump 💩 in to the river one time off the Michigan Ave Bridge and I'm a "felon." Frickin double standards.
SWIM, DUCKIES, SWIM!
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NO FUCKS WERE HARMED IN THIS VIDEO !
Hopefully the ducks get home safe
Yeah, they dump a million rubber ducks in the river and it's cool and a family-friendly event but I take a dump 💩 in to the river one time off the Michigan Ave Bridge and I'm a "felon." Frickin double standards.
SWIM, DUCKIES, SWIM!