1st Annual Ducky Drop Happening At Director Park This Friday (Photo) -05/22/24

 

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Contact: Emily Halvorson

 

 

MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND TINY YELLOW DUCKS FLY INTO DOWNTOWN DIRECTOR PARK

Summer kicks off in Portland this Friday

 

(Portland, OR) - Celebrate the start of Summer in the City with the first Downtown Ducky Drop at Director Park. 

More than one thousand rubber ducks will be loaded onto a large truck and dropped into Teachers Fountain to signify the beginning of the summer season in downtown Portland. 

This is the official welcome party for the Summer in the City activation series put on by Downtown Portland Clean & Safe to encourage Portlanders and tourists alike to visit Director Park and experience all the amazing events.

Who: Downtown Portland Clean & Safe in partnership with Hoffman Construction and Star Rentals

What: Downtown Ducky Drop

When:  Friday, May 24th 3-6pm/Ducky Drop @ 4pm

Where: Director Park, SW Park Avenue, Portland 97205 

Commissioner Dan Ryan will join the program at 4pm to help count down to the drop of the rubber ducks while also sharing the importance of supporting Portland parks and other activations across the city this summer.

This family-friendly free event includes live music, Nico’s ice cream, gigantic bubbles courtesy of Whimsy Care, and an appearance from entertainer extraordinaire Spencer Sprocket.

Keep an eye out for the Dolly Parton ducky and win a special prize! 

This is just the first of many exciting summer activations at Director Park in downtown Portland, including free yoga, dance competitions, fashion shows and so much more.

Find out what’s happening at the park by checking the Director Park events calendar.