COLDWATER DUCK RACE DAY

On Saturday May 30, hundreds of people gathered in Coldwater for the annual Lions Duck Race Parade.  As per tradition, a Colour Party from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater led the parade, with many of our members involved in supporting the event in various roles.  And then, of course, people got to watch thousands of little rubber ducks float down the Coldwater River and compete to get their "owner" one of the great prizes.  Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to all the exhibitors, sponsors and participants! 

Our Legion Colour Party looked very professional, all dressed up for the parade. Left-to-right: Comrades Barry Gougeon; Kari Malmström; John O'Hara; and Norm Marion.

Our Legion Colour Party leading this year's Duck Race Parade in Coldwater.

The Branch 34 Orillia Pipes & Drums was a great feature on the parade and kept our Colour Party in step.

"Rotary Engine" float on parade.

One of several duck-themed floats on parade.

The parade included some antique cars as well.

And another duck-themed float in this year's annual Duck Race parade.

Branch member Wanda Beaudoin admires the painted ducks on display at the Mill in support of the Coldwater Studio Tour.

One of the beautiful painted ducks on display at the Mill.

And another one of the beautiful painted ducks on display at the Mill.

And off they go!  Thousands of little rubber ducks launched down the Coldwater River on Duck Race Day.

Thousands of little rubber ducks floating down the Coldwater River.

Branch member Tim Beaudoin watches the ducks at the finish line.

Hundreds of people patiently awaited the arrival of "their" duck at the finish line.