Join the St. Tammany Humane Society and 5,000 “adopted” rubber ducks for this year’s Duck Derby and Festival on June 11, 2016, from Noon-6:00 pm at Bogue Falaya Park in Historic Downtown Covington.
The day will be highlighted by the dropping and racing of the ducks down the Bogue Falaya River for a chance to win the top prize of $1,000 cash! Second place will receive $1,000 in groceries at Whole Food Market and the third duck, a three month fitness package including four individual personal training sessions at Pelican Athletic Club. The race begins at 2:00 pm and the cost to “adopt” a duck is only $5; ducks can be adopted singly or in flocks.
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The day’s entertainment will also include live music by Big Al and the Heavyweights, ice cold beer and food choices provided by local restaurants. Children can enjoy duck-themed carnival games, face painting, snowballs, cotton candy and many more activities all to lead up to a Quak-tastic time! The shelter will also have adoptables on-site looking for their forever homes. Admission to this family-friendly event is FREE and don’t forget the pooch!
The most important part – every “adopted” rubber duck helps a dog or cat in need. The St. Tammany Humane Society is Louisiana’s largest non-profit (501)(c), no-kill animal welfare organization and shelter. Since 1953, STHS has assisted the abused and abandoned animals of our community. The shelter relies solely on the generosity of its supporters.