Today is Ducky Days in Lowell.\u00a0 I call it Ducky Days because they have a plastic duck race down the river.\u00a0 They also have a parade and fire works.<\/p>\n
The Ducky Days event started out as just a 4th of July duck race.\u00a0 Each plastic duck has a number on it.\u00a0 Contestants rent a duck for a set fee and if their duck wins the race, they get a set amount of money.<\/p>\n
But, as time went on, they decided to have the event on another day other than the 4th.\u00a0 That way, the event doesn’t have to compete with the 4th of July celebrations in other places.<\/p>\n
So, what started out as a 4th of July celebration has now turned in to a Lowell celebration. Merchants can now sponsor a ducky sign which display their name on a street post.\u00a0 There is food and music and street vendors and a parade and fire works\u00a0 as well as the ducky race.<\/p>\n
Driving and parking are a nightmare.\u00a0 The event is becoming as big as what the Gus Macker used to be.\u00a0 But, it does draw people into Lowell.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, it is raining today so the event will somewhat subdued.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Today is Ducky Days in Lowell.\u00a0 I call it Ducky Days because they have a plastic duck race down the river.\u00a0 They also have a parade and fire works. The Ducky Days event started out as just a 4th of … Continue reading