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If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck then it is a duck, and where else to see them but at the ninth Annual Housy Duck Race, hosted by St. Mary’s – St. Michaels Elementary /Middle School in Derby.
The school will host the event on Derby Day, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The ducks will be released at the Derby-Shelton Bridge at 2 p.m.
Principle Linda Coppola commented on the annual race.
“The Housy Duck Race is the last major fundraiser of the school year for St. Mary – St. Michael School,” said Coppola. “What makes it so special is that the Duck Race is part of Derby Day, a community event. We invite families to come to the Derby – Shelton Bridge at 2:00 PM on June 24th to watch as the ducks are tossed into the river by a pay-loader. ”
Each small plastic duck cost $5 per ticket, coinciding with a number on the duck. The first 65 ducks to cross the finish line will provide an award to 65 winners with 65 great prizes, including a grand prize of $1,000.
Tickets can be purchased at various locations around Derby and neighboring towns, including Walmart and during St. Mary’s masses.
Along with the duck race, the school is hosting a duck-decorating contest. Larger rubber ducks are available to purchase for decorating, costing only $10. The Valley Arts Council will judge the dandy ducks at 12 noon.
Don’t be a lame duck; get flappy and come out and have a swimmingly good time at St. Mary’s Schools Ninth Annual Housy Duck Race for St. Mary’s – St. Michaels Elementary/Middle School on Derby Day.
