Hundreds Will Flock to the No. 2 Canal in Windsor for the Duck Race This Saturday

Flock to the fun this Saturday afternoon for the Windsor Optimist Club's 5th Annual Duck Race. With the original race date being postponed, the No. 2 Canal's water level is finally high enough, ensuring that the race will go swimmingly well.

At noon on July 11, 2015 hundreds of yellow ducks, all "adopted" and decorated by local community members, businesses, and sponsors will be dropped from the 17th Street Bridge in to the No. 2 Canal. The ducks will make their way down the canal until they reach the finish line, located at the 11th Street Bridge behind the Windsor Recreation Center. Depending on wind and water level, it usually takes about twenty to forty minutes for the first duck to swim across the finish line. Fingers crossed that there is no delay due to"fowl" weather.

Those who adopted ducks will take a quack at winning cash prizes of $500, $300, and $100 that will be awarded to the first three ducks that reach the 11th Street Bridge. This year, the winner will also receive a free on-site evaluation and one free pest service setup from RiteCorp.

Once the small ducks have finished the race, the large sponsor ducks will take part in their own competition down the canal, all vying for the coveted traveling trophy. Last year's sponsor trophy winner was Windsor Smiles Orthodontics.

If you plan on attending this event, parking is available at the Windsor Rec Center and at Windsor High School. There is a paved path that goes right along both sides of the canal so that you can follow the ducks on their route, all the way to the finish line.