#ChiDuckyDerby Returns to Chicago River for Special Olympics Illinois on Aug. 5
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 5, at 1 p.m., 70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
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- CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 5, at 1 p.m., 70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
- In lieu of an in person event, last year featured a two-hour Virtual Festival that raised over $400,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
- This year, Special Olympics Illinois will also offer the Chicago Ducky Derby Virtual Festival for those not attending in person.
- Special Olympics Illinois athlete Mallory Taylor serves as the 2021 Duck Ambassador and will appear at the finish line to hold up the winning duck.