Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby Aug 8

Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby. Join thousands of people and watch 60,000 rubber ducks get dumped into and race down the Chicago River.

When: Thursday, August 8, 2019, Festivities begin at 10AM. Splashdown for the Duck Derby is at 1pm from the Wabash Bridge.

Where: 401 North Michigan Avenue (Plaza adjacent to Apple store)

Festivities include entertainment for the entire family: face painting, games, and appearances by several sports mascots. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics.

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 Decade of Ducks Donor package (240 ducks for $1,000)! You can adopt ducks from 7 am until approximately 12:30 pm (or when ducks sell out) on Race Day at 400 North Michigan Avenue. Online adoptions will open the morning of the race until approximately 12:30pm 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.

What is the Chicago Ducky Derby?

It’s a signature annual fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois! Thousands of spectators watch over 60,000 yellow rubber ducks splash into the Chicago River in downtown Chicago and race down the river towards the finish line. Race Day kicks off at 10 am on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 401 North Michigan Avenue with entertainment for the entire family. Splashdown for the Ducky Derby is at 1 pm at Wabash Ave. Bridge. All proceeds benefit more than 23,000 athletes and over 17,000 Young Athletes across Illinois.

What if my duck wins?

You could be the winner of one of our great prizes including a 2019 Chevy Equinox, $2,500 cash, an All-Inclusive Apple Vacation to Riviera Maya, a Chicago Weekend Getaway or NASCAR 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. For more information on starting a team or to volunteer, contact Shelley Chenoweth at schenoweth(at)soill.org or 630-519-6059.