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World’s Largest Rubber Duck Coming to Clearwater
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The World’s Largest Rubber Duck will be coming to Clearwater January 9-25, and we have a full slate of events planned around the installation. Events include Market Marie, a monthly market in the park, a Duck Dash 5K and Rubber Ducky’s Birthday Bash, which will go along with National Rubber Duck Day (January 13). This family-friendly celebration will include bounce houses, face painting, duck races, and a live concert by Jack Hartmann. To close out the installation, we are also planning a Jeep Fest (name TBD). Except for participation in the 5K, these events will be free to the public and are expected to draw strong attendance. The Arts and Cultural Affairs Division hopes this will offer something fun, unique, and memorable while also activating Downtown and Coachman Park at the perfect time to engage our winter visitors. Staff are currently reaching out to sponsors and plans to present to the Downtown Development Board to ask for supplemental funding.