Manchester Rubber Duck Race Now In Its 16th Year

MANCHESTER, CT — The Manchester Lion Club is gearing up for its 16th annual Rubber Duck Race Fundraiser.

This year's version is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at Charter Oak Park.

Hundreds of rubber ducks will be released to race down Birch Mountain Brook through the park. The family friendly event will be staged rain or shine.

Tickets are on sale now at $5 apiece for one or more ducks, and ducks also can be purchased on-site on race day.

Cash prizes will be awarded for the first five ducks to cross the finish line: $1,000 for the first-place winning duck; $500 for second place; $250 for third place; $150 for fourth place; and $100 for fifth place.

Duck ticket holders do not need to be present at the event to win.

Duck tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

• DuBaldo Security Systems at 164 East Center St. in Manchester
• Highland Park Market at 317 Highland St. in Manchester
• DuBaldo Music Center at 881 Main St. in Manchester

OR $5 online at Zeffy:

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/manchester-ct-lions-club-16th-annual-duck-race

OR contact David DuBaldo for tickets and event details at 860-250-1500 or 860-645-1500,

david@dubaldo.com

Proceeds from duck sales will benefit the Manchester Lions Club Charitable Account that supports a variety of community organizations including the Manchester Area Conference of Churches, Manchester Public Library, Little Theatre of Manchester, Manchester Little League - Girls and Boys, and Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation.

The Town of Manchester’s Downtown Arts and Culture Grant Program is an event supporter.