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To learn more or opt-out, read our Over 60,000 rubber ducks dropped off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River Thursday as part of the 14th annual Ducky Derby, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Illinois.There was more yellow than usual in downtown Chicago on Thursday. Over 60,000 rubber ducks are dumped off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River for the 14th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2019. “The kids are excited to see it.”As the clock inched closer to the 1 p.m. — when the ducks were to be set into the river — the crowds grew antsy with anticipation.Clamor erupted among spectators five minutes before start time as two trucks overflowing with rubber ducks assumed position on the Wabash bridge.Parents popped their children onto their shoulders to watch as a yellow waterfall of ducks dropped from the bridge — and the race began.A cascade of ducks swallowed the river, and Chicago Park District officials followed the yellow mass closely as the ducks floated toward the finish line.Within 15 minutes, one duck crossed the finish line — and officials fished out the winning duck. Demonstrators hope to shut down Dan Ryan on Saturday to protest police brutalityLed by several organizations, including Tikkun Chai Inter-National and Chicago Activist Coalition for Justice, the demonstration is tentatively set to start at noon Saturday.Chicago’s No. City workers kick a few stragglers of more than 60,000 rubber ducks dumped off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River for the 14th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2019. “And with everybody dancing, singing and just coming out — it’s beautiful.”Participants “adopt” ducks for $5 each.
© 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Last year, the derby raised over $425,000 for the charity.Competitors buy ducks, paying $5 for one or up to $1,000 for 240.The iconic bath toys race down the Chicago River to win prizes for their owners, depending on how they place. The Derby benefits Special Olympics Illinois, and aims to sell 65,000 rubber ducks this year. City workers kick a few stragglers of more than 60,000 rubber ducks dumped off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River for the 14th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2019. 8 or more: $4.00. newsletter Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Donna Grabowski, 41, and Roland Grabowski, 42, late Saturday in a Dallas suburb. Chicago Rubber Duck – Santa $ 5.00. Chicago Duck Derby floats 63,000 rubber ducks to help Special Olympics Skip to main content Last year's event sold out with 60,000 ducks adopted and raised more than $425,000. Sign up for the Chicago Santa Gift $ 15.00 $ 14.00. CHICAGO — If you peered into the Chicago River on Thursday, you might have thought it had rained rubber duckies, but it was actually Chicago’s 14th annual Ducky Derby.Exactly 63,133 rubber ducks were dumped into the river at the Wabash Bridge to raise money for the Illinois Special Olympics, according to the organization.
Ducky Derby benefiting Special Olympics brings 63,000 rubber ducks to the river Add to wishlist Over 60,000 rubber ducks are dumped off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River for the 14th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2019. The Cubs’ ace has allowed only one run over his last three starts. Add to cart * Bulk Discounts Available. Add to cart. 60,000 rubber ducks wearing sunglasses splash into the Chicago River. City workers kick a few stragglers of more than 60,000 rubber ducks dumped off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River for the 14th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2019. On the river sidelines, children danced to live music by Chicago band 7th Heaven.By half past noon, the sidelines were packed with spectators itching to see ducks.Melissa Fraaza, 37, found a spot overlooking the water on the State Street bridge with her three children.“It’s really cool — I didn’t realize they did this,” said Fraaza, of Wisconsin.