It's a 'Quack-a-palooza' fun time at Margate's Duck Derby

Photos by Tom Briglia

The third annual Margate Duck Derby drew a huge crowd to watch and participate in the exciting event. Participants purchased raffle tickets with a corresponding number on a weighted, rubber duck. the ducks were released into the bay in a closed course and with a little help from the current, and a bay breeze, ducks cruise towards a funneled finish line. t he first three ducks to enter the finish area were the winners! Prizes were Visa prepaid gift cards with first prize winning $1,000, second prize $500 and third prize $250. Duck owners cheered as they watched the race from Washington Avenue pier. Additional games, music and children's activities made for a great day of family fun in Margate.