5th Annual Steel City Duck Derby set for May 9
The annual Steel City Duck Derby, a charitable event that sees the release of 10,000 rubber ducks to “race” in Lake Elizabeth, will hold its fifth iteration on May 9, starting at 11 a.m.
The derby is organized by North Shore Tavern and benefits Partners for Quality and its subsidiary agencies, a family of nonprofit organizations that assist people with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or behavioral challenges.
Interested participants can purchase ducks to race in the event for as little as $5 at SteelCityDuckDerby.org, while supplies last. Prizes are awarded to the owners of the top five winning ducks at the following levels:
- First place: $2,000
- Second place: $1,000
- Third place: $500
- Fourth place: One year family membership to the Children’s Museum
- Fifth place: One year family membership to the National Aviary
Other activities at the derby include music, face painting, games and interactive exhibits, and the event is emceed by 3WS morning host Jonny Hartwell. There will also be a variety of food trucks at the derby.
