A rubber duck the size of a six-story building will be landing at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium next week to entertain visitors during the Fourth of July and other festivities.
“Mama Duck,” dubbed the “World’s Largest Rubber Duck” will be inflated on the stadium field Wednesday and remain there until the night of July 6, according to city officials.
The smiling yellow ducky has been on tour internationally and is returning to California, specifically for Diamond Stadium’s July 4 celebrations, after more than 10 years, officials said.
“This event is not only a celebration of our nation’s independence, but also a unique opportunity to witness the gigantic, adorable duck that captured hearts worldwide,” Lake Elsinore Mayor Steve Manos said. “We are excited to welcome visitors from near and far to experience this … attraction and the many festivities planned for the weekend.”
Mama Duck measures 61 feet tall, 64 feet wide and 74 feet long.
It will be inflated Wednesday, then on display for the stadium’s “Independence Day Concert” Thursday, featuring an 80s retro band and pyrotechnics.
Next Friday, the duck will be in the middle of the “Jeep Duck Day Car Show,” which will sport an array of classic and modern Jeeps, followed in the evening with live music by Rocio La Dama de La Cumbia.
On July 6, a Queen tribute band will be on hand to play part of the day, with a variety of vendors providing food and other fare.
After the party, Mama Duck will be deflated, packed and shipped for an appearance in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to the duck’s fan page.