Adopt a $5 Duck.
20th Annual Duck Fest Derby
Presented By JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 12 – 3pm
Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
What is the
Duck Fest Derby
The 20th Annual Duck Fest Derby, presented by JM Family Enterprises, is one of South Florida’s most anticipated charity events! On Saturday, April 18, 2026, families will flock to Esplanade Park for a High School Homecoming-themed celebration—complete with “quacky” fun in the Fun Zone, live entertainment, delicious food trucks, face painting, KID Olympics, and more. Admission is free, and smiles are guaranteed!
Then, 45,000 rubber ducks will make a splash in the New River, racing for amazing prizes—all to support Kids In Distress (KID) and Family Central (FCI), serving more than 20,000 children and families each year across South Florida.
How it works
- Adopt a $5 duck, help a child..
- Cheer as 45,000 rubber ducks race down the New River on 4.18.25.
- Win prizes, including the $10,000 Grand Prize!
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Be a part of the largest rubber Duck Race in Florida!
Adopt a $5 Duck
Duck adoptions make the impossible, KIDpossible. Adopt a $5 duck and be entered to win amazing prizes including the Grand Prize of $10,000!
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Make an investment in the lives of children and families in South Florida, network with like-minded individuals, and highlight your brand.
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Help make a difference. Join fundraisers to raise money for the 20,000 children and families we serve across South Florida!
