Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies Presents the Lucky Ducky Derby

40,000+ Rubber Ducks to be Released into the Scottsdale Waterfront SRP Canal

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The Leslie’s Lucky Ducky Derby of Arizona aims to grow its event in the 24^th year by increasing from 20,000 to 40,000 ducks, while raising money to benefit charities and children in Arizona. This is Leslie’s second year as title sponsor for this exciting duck race, which will take place May 7, 2011 from 11am – 2pm at the Scottsdale Waterfront. This year’s race offers a grand prize of $10,000 to one lucky ducky “adopter” and brings together family-friendly activities and vendors.

Adopters will receive a chance to win $10,000 for each duck that they adopt. Ducks can be adopted at any Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies 53 valley locations starting April 1^st or online at www.lesliesluckyduckyderby.com. Individual ducks can be purchased for $5 and the below package deals will also be available:

Quack Pack-5 ducks for $20
Big Quack Pack-15 ducks for $50
Flock of Ducks-30 ducks for $100

Adopters can then cheer on their ducks as they are dumped into the canal and paddle towards the finish line. The official dump time is set for 1:30pm, be sure not to miss out on this fun event!

City of Scottsdale Parks & Recreation will host a Day of Fun in conjunction with the Leslie’s Arizona Lucky Ducky Derby from 11am – 2pm. Activities will include kid-oriented games, a photo booth, fingerprinting by Scottsdale Police Department, entertainment, food and much more!

This year’s race benefits Arizona Children’s Charities, including Ronald McDonald House Charities, City of Hope, Run the World, Rotary International, Mountain View Family Church, Scottsdale Cares, The Phoenix Conservatory of Music, Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Arizona as well as The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix and Greater Scottsdale.