Relive the childhood joy of floating rubber ducks and watch 60,000 rubber ducks get dumped into and race down the Chicago River during the annual Chicago Ducky Derby on August 7, 2025, at the Columbus Drive Bridge.
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The festivities include entertainment for the entire family, featuring face painting, games, and appearances by several sports mascots. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
Adopt a duck
You can adopt a duck for only $10. Get more chances to win by purchasing a Quack Pack (6 ducks for $30), a Ducky Dozen for $60, a Flock of Ducks (24 ducks for $120) or a Diamond Duck Pack (240 ducks for $1,2000).
Ducks can be adopted on the day of the duck race from 7 am until approximately 12:30 pm (or when ducks sell out) at 400 North Michigan Avenue. Online adoptions will open the morning of the race until approximately 12:30 pm or sooner if ducks become unavailable.
*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
Photo courtesy of Ducky Derby
What is the Chicago Ducky Derby?
What if my duck wins?
You could be the winner of one of our great prizes, including a Chevy Trailblazer $2,500 cash, and W Club Chicago Cubs tickets.
How do I get involved?
Sales teams are forming now. Put together a group of friends, colleagues or family members to join the fun. Teams compete for bragging rights and great prizes. To form a Sales Team click here.
Chicago Ducky Derby
Columbus Drive Bridge and Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave.
August 7, 2025, 10-2:30 pm
Free
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