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Over 50,000 Rubber Duckies Float Down The Chicago River

CHICAGO (CBS4) - The Windy City held a Rubber Ducky Derby on Thursday.

Over 50,000 yellow duckies splashed into the Chicago River, heading toward a finish line.

People adopt the ducks for $5, with the proceeds going to the Special Olympics in Illinois.

Chicago Holds Annual Rubber Duck Race In Chicago River
Rubber ducks are dropped into the Chicago River to start the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Chicago Holds Annual Rubber Duck Race In Chicago River
Rubber ducks float down the Chicago River during the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Owners of winning ducks are eligible for a variety of prizes, possibly even a new car.

LINK: 2017 Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby

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