Arlington Duck Dash returns

The Arlington Rotary's Duck Dash will return this year on the Fourth of July to raise funds for local organizations and other causes.

“We’re really excited to have the Duck Dash back. This is our one big fundraiser we do every year,” said A.J. Chippendale, public relations director for Arlington Rotary.

“In the last couple of years we’ve given out more than $100,000 each year,” from money raised because of the event, she said.

Individuals can purchase tickets and watch during the event as rubber ducks are released into the Stillaguamish River.

If the first duck to reach the finish line has the same number as your ticket you can receive a cash prize. This year three $2,020 prizes will be awarded and three $2,021 prizes will be awarded.

Duck Dash tickets will be sold by local Rotarians and at Arlington businesses, according to Chippendale. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for a pack of five.

All proceeds from ticket sales go to support charitable efforts of the local Rotary club while sponsorship funds help to run the event and also go to charity.

Graduating seniors in local school districts received $60,000 in scholarships the last two years because of those funds.

“This year we’ll be able to give $70,000,” said Chippendale.

The Rotary Club also supports groups such as the Arlington Community Food Bank, the Stilly Valley Center and the Arlington Boys & Girls

“There are several organizations we typically give to … typically a number of different groups that ask for support,” said Chippendale.

Some of the funds go outside of Arlington as well.

“A small component of what we do is international projects, although most of the money stays local,” said Chippendale.

The event will be at Haller Park.

“We’re starting a little earlier than normal and putting the ducks in the water around 5 p.m.,” said Chippendale.

The event will be largely the same as previous years, she said.

Chippendale said that Rotary members are happy that the Duck Dash event is returning this year after missing 2020.

“We’re looking forward to this being a really fun year for the event,” she said.