# Duck Fest Derby in Ft. Lauderdale on March 17

> The 12th Annual Duck Fest Derby in Fort Lauderdale races 30,000 rubber ducks on March 17 to support Kids in Distress.

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- Published: March 17, 2018
- Author: Derby Duck Races
- Source: Derby Duck Races
- Audiences: nonprofits, events
- Tags: duck race, event recap, Florida, Kids in Distress

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The 12th Annual Duck Fest Derby in Fort Lauderdale on March 17 features 30,000 rubber ducks supporting Kids in Distress. The event includes a St. Patrick's Day theme with activities at Esplanade Park.

## The Event Details

**Who:** Kids in Distress of Broward and Palm Beach counties is a licensed nationally accredited agency working for the prevention of child abuse, preservation of the family, and the treatment of abused and neglected children.

**Where:** Ft. Lauderdale, FL at Esplanade Park

**When:** Saturday, March 17, 2018 starting at noon EDT

**Highlights:** The celebration includes bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, photo opportunities with the Splash mascot, food trucks, and the KID Olympics where participating children receive raffle entries.

**Prizes:** At 2:00 p.m., 30,000 ducks race for prizes including a NCL Cruise for 2, a Seminole Hard Rock "Party Like a Rock Star" package, jewelry gift certificates, golf packages, and gift baskets. The grand prize is $10,000 cash.

**Racer Website:** www.duckfestderby.org