- Date & time
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
- Location
- Pioneer Court and the Chicago River, Chicago, IL · 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; duck splashdown at Columbus Drive Bridge
- Admission
- Free
- Parking / transit
- Public transportation is recommended due to limited downtown parking.
- Organizer
- Special Olympics Illinois
The Chicago Ducky Derby returns with a free family festival at Pioneer Court followed by the signature rubber-duck splashdown into the Chicago River at 1 p.m.
Families can enjoy activities, entertainment and the excitement of the race while supporting Special Olympics Illinois. Attending is free; adopting a duck is optional.
Source: Official event website
Information last verified: July 28, 2026
Source: Official event website
Information last verified: July 28, 2026