Starting a "New" Tradition

Rubber duck racing comes to the Cape Girardeau River Front this July 4th with the first annual "Ducks on the Mississippi" sponsored by the Southside Optimist Club and the Esprit Optimist Club. A major portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Optimist International Childhood Cancer Campaign.

Duck Race a Big Hit on Friday October 3!

Photo Courtesy Southeast Missourian Newspaper thanks to Elizabeth Dodd, Staff Photographer

The first annual Optimist "Ducks on the Mississippi" was a grand success. For coverage by the Southeast Missourian newspaper, go to http://www.semissourian.com/article/20081004/NEWS01/710049934

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Duck Race Attempted on September 14th

Due to hurricane wind conditions on the Riverfront we were unable to hold our duck race on September 14th. We deeply appreciate the gracious hospitality of the  River City Rodders, who let us sell tickets and T-shirts under their shelter. The duck race will be rescheduled as soon as river conditions allow. 

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Super Sponsor Ducks Revealed!

MTI Printing to Donate Race Day Banner

T-Shirts Available at Race

Race sponsors will receive beautiful "Ducks on the Mississippi" t-shirts. The T-shirts will be on sale to the public  at the race.  

Be a Sponsor and Display your Ducks

The Donald

$1,000 Level Sponsorship Includes 1 – 10’ Banner, “Ducks on the Mississippi,” with the name of sponsoring individual or business; 12 t-shirts, Logo on Back of Official Shirt in Gold, Name in Newspaper Ad; a 10” Duck to decorate as you wish. Banner will hang in your place of business until race day and then displayed at the River Tales Classic Car Show.

The Quackers

 $500 Level Sponsorship Includes 1 – 5’ Banner, 6 t-shirts, Logo on Back of Official Shirt in Duck Beak Orange, Name in Newspaper Ad; a 10” Duck to decorate as you wish. Banner will hang in your place of business until race day and then will be displayed at the River Tales Classic Car Show.

The Paddlers

$250 Level Sponsorship Includes 1 – 3' Poster, modeled after 5’ Banner, 2 t-shirts, Logo on Back of Official Shirt in White, Name in Newspaper Ad; a 10” Duck to decorate as you wish. Posters may be displayed at your place of business.

The Ducks

$10 Individual Donation.

Race Rules Released

Get your entries in right away!

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Race Brochure Available

 Print a copy or e-mail it to your friends!

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