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Join the 16th Annual Lucky Ducky Race for Pace: Support Girls’ Education in Manatee County

| Suncoast Post Staff |

From our friends at the Swordfish Grill & Tiki—

The 16th Annual Lucky Ducky Race for Pace is set to make a splash on April 12, 2025, at the Bradenton Riverwalk along the scenic Manatee River. This beloved rubber duck derby benefits the Pace Center for Girls, Manatee, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, counseling, and life skills training to at-risk girls aged 12-17 in Manatee County. ​business.manateechamber.com

Meet Quacky: The Event Mascot

Quacky, the event’s vibrant mascot, has been spreading joy throughout Manatee County, encouraging community members to adopt her adorable ducklings for the race. Her presence symbolizes the fun and community spirit that the Lucky Ducky Race for Pace embodies.​

Event Details and Prizes

On race day, over 30,000 rubber ducks will be released into the Manatee River, each vying to cross the finish line first. Participants can adopt a duck for just $5, with packages available such as the “Quack Pack” (5 ducks for $20) and the “Flock” (30 ducks for $100). Exciting prizes await the winners:​discoverbradenton.com+1duckrace.com+1

How to Participate

Duck adoptions are open and can be made online at www.LuckyDuckyRaceforPace.com. For businesses and organizations, the VID (Very Important Duck) package is available for $400, which includes a corporate duck with your logo in the VID Race and 125 ducks in the main race. These entries can be kept or distributed to customers and friends. ​duckrace.com+1business.manateechamber.com+1

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Supporting a Worthy Cause

By adopting a duck, you’re directly supporting the Pace Center for Girls, Manatee. Established in 1989, Pace has served over 1,500 girls in Manatee County, offering holistic social, academic, and career-building services. Their mission is to provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy. ​discoverbradenton.compacecenter.org

Join the Fun

The community is invited to join the festivities on April 12th at the Bradenton Riverwalk. The event promises fun for all ages, with food, activities, and the excitement of watching thousands of rubber ducks race down the river—all for a noble cause. ​facebook.com+1business.manateechamber.com+1business.manateechamber.com

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Adopt a Duck, Help a Girl

Your participation not only offers a chance to win fantastic prizes but also plays a crucial role in changing the lives of girls in the community. As the event slogan aptly puts it: “Adopt a Duck, Help a Girl!”​

For more information, visit the Pace Center for Girls, Manatee Facebook page or contact Christi Haley, Development Director, at Christi.Haley@pacecenter.org.

Join us in making a difference—one duck at a time!​

Photos from Facebook.

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