Duck Race In Milford Billed As Major United Way Fundraiser

Milford CT

05 May, 2022

2:40 PM

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MILFORD — Organizers of the local United Way's popular duck race fundraiser are hoping the event will be what it is quacked up to be, with participants currently being sought. The United Way of Milford will host its third annual Milford Harbor Duck Race on Saturday, June 4. This year's event starts at 1 p.m. at Fowler Field, which is at 1 Shipyard Lane. "We have exciting features planned for this year's race including a kids' activities area, face painting by Nicole, live entertainment by DJ Jeff – Decades Entertainment, food trucks, vendors, followed by the duck race at 3:30 pm where up to 10,000 rubber ducks will be dropped into the Wepawaug River for a race to the finish line," said Mary D'Amato, duck race committee chairperson. "This is a fantastic opportunity for families to come out and enjoy an afternoon full of activities, entertainment, music and food. The duck race celebrates the organization's commitment to help people and it's a way for the city to gather together and support the Milford community." Participants can now adopt your lucky ducks online at milfordduckrace.com. Admission is free to watch the race, tickets to participate and win one of more than 75 prizes are $5 per duck. The top five prizes for the duck race include a 65-inche Smart TV, an Apple iPad, an Apple watch, a kayak and Apple Air Pods." Another added attraction is a corporate duck race where a so-called "Corporate Duck" can be purchased for $100 with cash prizes of $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 being awarded to the winners. The United Way of Milford is accepting sponsors for the event. A sponsor can be an individual, a family , a company, agency or club. Call United Way of Milford at 203-874-6791 to participate. All proceeds will support 21 partner agencies, the diaper bank and its emergency fund. "This is one of our largest community events sponsored by the United Way of Milford and hope to see everyone downtown at Fowler Field, as we cheer on 10,000 ducks racing down the river," said Gary Johnson, an event representative. For more information, visit milfordduckrace.com, call 203-874-6791, or follow the event on facebook.com/milfordduckrace for the most up-to-date event information.