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Ducky Derby gets ready to splash down in the Chicago River this week

The 18th annual Chicago Ducky Derby will take place this Thursday to help raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.

A whopping 75,000 rubber ducks will be dropped into the Chicago River and race to the finish line, halfway to the Michigan Avenue Bridge.

Top prizes include a new car, lifetime passes to Six Flags, a cruise and much more.

The Chicago Duck Derby will be on Thursday, August 10 at 10:30am to 2:20pm at the Columbus Drive bridge.