On Saturday, Aug. 29, there'll be a fleet of ducks racing down the Milwaukee River. The Red Cross' "Rubber Duck Regatta" launches from the Milwaukee Ale House to send rubber ducks racing in water for charity. This inaugural event is presented by OnMilwaukee.com.
Attendees can purchase rubber ducks and then enter them in the race to win a host of prizes including autographed sports equipment, entertainment passes, tickets and memberships all to benefit the American Red Cross.
The all-day event includes food, drink and live music from The Whiskeybelles, Blonde on Blonde, The Blackberries, Dj Syquest and Kid Cut Up.
Rubber ducks are $5 each and can be purchased at the Red Cross, Laacke and Joys, Bradford Beach House, The Milwaukee Ale House or on the "Rubber Duck Regatta" Web site.
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Maureen Post grew up in Wauwatosa. A lover of international and urban culture, Maureen received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After living on the east side of Madison for several years, Maureen returned to Milwaukee in 2006.
After a brief stint of travel, Maureen joined OnMilwaukee.com as the city’s oldest intern and has been hooked ever since. Combining her three key infatuations, Milwaukee’s great music, incredible food and inspiring art (and yes, in that order), Maureen’s job just about fits her perfectly.
Residing in Bay View, Maureen vehemently believes the city can become fresh and new with a simple move across town.
