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THE contestants are in and the competition has officially begun. It’s time to vote for the best dressed duck in the 2016 Manchester Duck Race.
May the best duck win.
Companies from across the city have taken rubber ducks and transformed them into a variety of creative characters, all of which can be found on the Spinningfields Facebook page.
There are some familiar faces with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Captain Quack Sparrow and even Batduck making appearances, alongside Minions, spaceduck Tim Beake, and Lady Liberty.
The entry with the most likes by Friday 25 March will win a day’s play at Lancashire County Cricket Club, so make sure you have your say, and may the best duck win.
(Confidential wouldn’t want to influence your vote in any way whatsoever, but that glittery duck with the rainbow feather headdress really caught our eye.)
Taking place across Spinningfields and New Bailey, this year’s event will be bigger than ever with plenty of activities throughout the day for an exciting start to your long Easter weekend.
The fun begins at 11am with a variety of workshops, fairground rides and the Urban Petting Farm, plus street food for when you begin to get peckish.
Cheer the ducks on as they take to the water, with the corporate race at 2pm followed by the family race. Get a good spot by the River Irwell so you have a clear view as they rush towards the finish line. The ducks will be released by Coronation Street favourite Jack P Shepherd and pupils from the 13 Performing Arts School.
The first five ducks across the finish line in both races will win a prize, generously donated by businesses from across the city:
FAMILY PRIZES
1st
Bathroom Takeaway £500 voucher, plus Amazon vouchers and a tablet
2nd
Meal for 4 at Scene
Playfactore party for 12 kids
3rd
Family ticket to Wind and the Willows at The Lowry
4th
Overnight stay for two with breakfast at the Marriott Hotel
5th
Meal for family of four at Comptoir Libanais
CORPORATE PRIZES
1st
£100 voucher for Fazenda
2nd
£100 voucher for Iberica
3rd
Cut and blow dry at Nicky Clarke / 2 x Mad Hatters cocktails
4th
Free coffee for a month at Comptoir Libanais
5th
Two platinum tickets to Gloucester game on Friday 29 April
All proceeds raised by the Manchester Duck Race go to local children’s charity Brainwave, which supports the families of over 600 children who have additional developmental needs.
Why not join us and enjoy an excellent day out, while supporting this amazing cause?
Find out more about the Manchester Duck Race
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