The 15th Annual HOPE FLOATS Duck Race will take place at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. Thousands of Charlotteans of all ages will line the banks of the main channel to watch 35,000 adopted (and adorable), sun-glass wearing, rubber duckies brave the rapids towards the finish line. This free, family-friendly fun event begins at 2pm with face painting, balloon art, kids activities, appearances by Quackers, our official race mascot, and of course....our signature duck race! Ducks SPLASH at 3:30pm! If your lucky duck is one of the first to cross the finish line, you could be the GRAND PRIZE winner of $2,500!