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Great Sacramento Duck Race

by Jennifer Springer

The 2007 Great Sacramento Duck Race will be held on Saturday, August 18th at Waterfront Park in Old Sacramento. Up to 20,000 rubber ducks will be dumped off of the I Street Bridge into the Sacramento River in support of local Special Olympics programs. They will float down the river to the Tower Bridge, with the first ducks to arrive winning prizes for their adoptive parents. Some of the grand prizes include a hot tub, a home energy makeover, travel packages, and–of course–lots of moola!!! You don’t need to be present to win and it isn’t very expensive to participate so why not adopt at least one? =)

There are different packages available so that everyone can participate. The cheapest is a Lone Duck for $5.00. There are two options for mid-level packages which both cost $25.00. The first is the Quack Pack. It includes five entries into the duck race, a souvenir duck, and coupons for local merchants. The second option is the Six Quack. Choosing this option will earn you six entries in the race, but no souvenir duck. The final package, the Quacker’s Dozen, is only available online. This package gives you thirteen duck adoptions for the price of ten, the souvenir duck, and the coupons. If you don’t like to use your credit card online, you can also adopt a duck at one of our local adoption agencies. If you’re feeling motivated enough, you can even become part of a sales team and earn more chances to win great prizes like a BBQ grill or a cruise vacation!

The ducks are all “dressed” in different costumes from their various sponsors. There is even a contest to vote for the Best Dressed Duck! The only catch is that you have to be 18 or older to participate, but who’s to say that you can’t purchase ducks for your children too…hehehe. Anyway, it is a really fun and creative way to earn money for a really good cause so, if you have the means I fully urge you to participate. Have fun…and may the best duck win!!!

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Posted in Announcements, Family Fun, General, Historic Old Sacramento, Holidays and Special Occasions, News on August 1st, 2007

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When Sacramento was founded in 1849, I don't think anyone bothered to notice that it means "Holy Sacrament" in Spanish. After all, it wasn't a very apt name for a lively, growing mining town where gambling and saloons where the status quo. Perhaps to gain a modicum of respect, they paid California $1 million in 1854 in order to become the State Capitol. In the years since, it has evolved from a little mining town into a bustling city full of people from every culture and every walk of life. In addition, our status as the most ethically diverse city in America also means that we have something for everyone to do. There are numerous ethnic restaurants, tons of museums, and countess festivals in historic Old Sacramento that make the city an excellent place to visit and an even better place to live...

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