2026 Chicago Ducky Derby

Join the Chicago Ducky Derby, presented by Jewel-Osco, on August 6!

The race starts at 1:00 PM and lasts about 30 minutes, featuring over 85,000 ducks splashing down from the Columbus Drive Bridge to race to the finish.

📍 Location: Pioneer Court
🕙 Festival Begins: 10:00 AM

🎉 Enjoy a Derby Festival with food trucks, souvenirs, photo opportunities, live entertainment, and more!

🦆 Adopt a Duck here — winners will be picked as soon as the ducks cross the finish line!

Need more ducks? Adoptions will be available until approximately 12:50 PM on race day (while supplies last).

For more details, check out our FAQ ➡️ FAQ