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Duck Race Festival

Deborah Mark, Neighbor
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The Duck Race Festival is a fun day filled with FREE activities for the entire family!  Spectators watch as 5,000 or more bright yellow rubber ducks spash into the lake and swim toward a finish line.

The event includes face painting, games, entertainment and photo opportunities with "The Duck" mascot. 

Proceeds benefit The Arc Montgomery County, the community's leading provider of child care, educational, residential, and vocational services to residents and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities like Down syndrome and autism.

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Ducks can be adopted on race day for $5 each.

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