Duck Race: sponsor your duck and win great prizes

Have you ever seen thousands of ducks racing down a small river? No ? Then don't miss the 23rd Duck Race in Luxembourg on April 20.

The Duck Race, charity event and fun

The Duck Race is first and foremost a great opportunity to enjoy the return of fine weather. It's also an opportunity to take part in a fun and entertaining event, with family and friends. But above all, the Duck Race is a charity event, organized to help children in need.

So you too can sponsor your duck to be on the starting line for the next Duck Race on Saturday, April 20, 2024. 

Start in front ofNeimenster Abbey in Grund.

Once again this year, regional catering and a wide range of entertainment will be on hand to make this a festive event: DJ sets, children's entertainment and typical local fare .

From midday onwards, the Duck Race not only offers a wide range of entertainment for children. Catering is also available, featuring local specialities. The race starts at 3pm.

Thousands of ducks in the Alzette

The Duck Race is a duck race. But not just any ducks: plastic ducks! For the 2023 edition, over 16,000 ducks took to the start line.

How many ducks will be on the starting line in 2024 and who will be the winners of this funny race? 

Each participant buys one or more numbered tickets placed online beforehand. They then sponsor one or more ducks (5 euros per duck).

The numbered ducks are then released with great fanfare into the Alzette. Spectators watch the thousands of plastic ducks race. The fastest ducks will win their sponsor one of the superb prizes up for grabs.

Duck Race proceeds go to charity

The Duck Race is very popular in Luxembourg. In addition to its fun and festive side, the race is also popular for its solidarity aspect.

In fact, all profits from the race go to charity . Every year, associations working for children share several tens of thousands of euros. They will be on hand to present their projects to help children.

This 23rd edition features the following associations: Passerell asbl, Stärekanner asbl, De Leederwon asbl and Fondation Wonschstär.

Charitable aid for children around the world is a good reason to come and compete! Want to take part? Simply visit the Duck Race Luxembourg website to buy a ticket and get your duck on the starting line.

The Duck Race 2023 will have raised 90,000 euros, 18,000 euros more than the previous year.

What if this year's Duck Race raised more than 100,000 euros? You bet! Reserve your duck!

A race with prizes to be won and entertainment

What are the prizes for the winners? Numerous prizes are offered to race winners. Each year, a car rewards the lucky sponsor of the first duck to finish!

This year's first prize is a Volkswagen T-Cross car for the winner. Second prize is an outdoor kitchen. An electric bike, vouchers worth up to 2,500 euros and many other prizes will be awarded to the fastest ducks.

While the prizes on offer are a good incentive to come and take part in the Duck Race, the event is also very attractive for spectators. Admission is free. 

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