The rain held off until 1:30 p.m. Saturday for Derby Day, but strong currents in the Housatonic River ruined the event’s first duck race.
St. Mary-St. Michael School has this announcement about the duck race postponement. The event would have taken place at 3 p.m., rain or shine. But then the river currents caused the collection system – a line that stretched across the river from Derby to Shelton – to snap. The school said it will soon announce when the race will take place.
The first Derby Dash was held before the fair began. Click here for the results of the 5K race and Fun Run.
And hit play on the video above to see photos from Derby Day, where hundreds of people strolled among vendors on Elizabeth Street, ate hot dogs, pierogies and ice cream, and listened to music performed by a handful of bands.
