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December 11, 2023 by Town of Canton

Town Events

Penguins on the Pigeon Rubber Duck Race

Saturday, January 27, 2024
Recreation Park | 77 Penland Street, Canton
1:00 – 3:00 pm | Race starts at 1:30 pm

Come join us for our first Penguins on the Pigeon Rubber Duck Race and help support the NEW Canton All-Abilities Playground!

The Penguin Race will begin on the Pigeon River by River Field in Recreation Park and end at the Pigeon Street Bridge where you can look down the river and cheer for your penguin(s). All ticket sales will be split 50/50 with half going to the race winner and the other half will go towards our new All-Abilities Playground!

*You do not have to be present to win.

COST

$5/One Penguin
$20/Five Penguins

Cash, card, or check (made payable to the Town of Canton).

WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR PENGUINS

Penguins are available for purchase at Town Hall (85 Summer Street) until January 12, 2024.
* A limited quantity will be available at the event (12:00-1:00pm in Recreation Park by River Field).

** Penguins are not available to keep as we hope to do this race yearly and we will need to reuse them.

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