Rubber Duck Regatta begins, over 20,000 ducks dropped into Great Miami River – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
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DAYTON — The 20th annual United Rehabilitation Services’ Rubber Duck Regatta took off Saturday, September 16, according to a spokesperson from the United Rehabilitation Services.
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The Regatta returned to RiverScape for the drop of 20,000 yellow rubber ducks from the Riverside Drive Bridge in Dayton.
The event took place at 4:30 p.m., during the Hispanic Heritage Festival, the spokesperson said.
Participants were able to adopt a duck for $5 or adopt 6 ducks for $25.
“It’s so great to be back. This is the best event in the world and so much fun, family-friendly and all for a good cause,” CEO of United Rehabilitation Services Dennis Grant said.
The top eight finishing ducks will win a prize and those include:
- Grand prize of $5,000 towards a lease or purchase of a new or used Jeep Wrangler from Performance Auto Group and a $1,000 gas card from Speedway and 7-Eleven.
- A VIP Mardi Gras Experience for two at Boomtown Casino and Hotel in New Orleans and a $500 Visa gift card.
- A four-night stay in a cabin with a pontoon boat rental for three days on Lake Norris.
- A $1,000 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card.
- A $1,000 Watson’s gift card.
- A $1,000 Brunner’s Lawn & Services gift card.
- Dinner for 6 (up to $600) at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.
- A $500 Morris Home Furniture gift card.
