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Westport Sunrise Rotary's Great Duck Race Returns This Weekend

2026 marks the popular event's 17th year in downtown Westport.

WESTPORT, CT — The Great Duck Race, hosted by the Westport Sunrise Rotary, returns to downtown Westport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, organizers announced.

"Thousands of rubber ducks will race to the finish line, with each duck corresponding to a raffle ticket, giving ticket buyers the chance to win one of the $10,000 in cash prizes while supporting a great cause," organizers wrote in a statement.

In addition to the duck race, the event also features games, activities for children, food, music, and local sponsors.

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The 2025 event was attended by more than 5,000 people, and raised nearly $100,000 for local charities, organizers said.

Raffle tickets are $20 each, and can be purchased here.

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For more information, click here, or send an email to info@westportsunriserotary.org.

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