World's Largest Rubber Duck to make Chicago area debut on Saturday

Waukegan Harbor is celebrating the South Marina's 40th anniversary
Saturday, August 30, 2025
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- The World's Largest Rubber Duck will make its way to Chicago's north suburbs on Saturday.

Waukegan Harbor and Marina will host "Duck Fun Day" to celebrate the South Marina's 40th anniversary.

To celebrate the four decades in operation, the World's Largest Rubber Duck will make its Chicago area debut.

"Mama Duck," standing over 60-feet tall will be present alongside her 10-foot-tall duckling "Timmy."

The family-friendly event will feature live music, food trucks, duck-themed activities, a lighted boat parade, and more.



The event is happening on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 55 S. Harbor Place.

Tourists take photos in front of a yellow rubber duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman in Beijing Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013.

AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan



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