Quak, quak! Rubber ducks race in Chicago River

The 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby on Thursday dumped 70,000 rubber ducks into the Chicago River to raise funds for the Special Olympics Illinois. /CFP

Donors sponsored ducks in the derby for $5 each. /CFP

The sponsor of the first duck to cross the finish line won a new SUV. /CFP

A festival was also held online for people to participate the event virtually. /CFP