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CLEARWATER, Fla. — What has been dubbed the world’s largest rubber duck is spending the next two weeks at Clearwater’s Coachman Park.
The massive inflatable duck, named “Mama Duck,” will be posted up in downtown Clearwater from Jan. 9 through Jan. 26 in the center of the park. The 61-foot rubber duck will be accompanied by her 10-foot tall baby duckling “Timmy,” who will be popping up over the next three weeks in different spots across the city.
“It gets people talking, it gets people coming downtown to see all of the things we’re doing in this area of Clearwater,” said Leanne Bell with the city of Clearwater. “We redid this park and we’re really trying to find fun and exciting things that get people talking.”
Coachman Park underwent an $84 million renovation and formally reopened in 2023. With the renovation came the improved BayCare Sound.
The cost to bring Mama Duck and her team to Clearwater is roughly $45,000 including the duck rental, security, entertainment and concrete barriers.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Duck Rental | $19,150 |
| Concrete Barrier Rental | $2,900 |
| Entertainment | $17,600 |
| Police & Security | $9,750 |
**Costs are estimated for the 2.5 week installation and events. The city won’t know the final total until the events are finished.
| Sponsors | Cost |
|---|---|
| Clearwater Downtown Development Board | $21,005 |
| Spa Manufacturers Inc. | $10,000 |
| Visit St. Pete-Clearwater | $7,500 |
| CGS Energy | $5,000 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium | $1,000 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach | Rooms for Duck Staff |
Roughly half is being paid for by the Clearwater Downtown Development Board, the other half is covered by a mix of sponsors including Spa Manufacturers Inc., Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, CGS Energy, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach.
A number of events are taking place throughout the next couple of weeks to accentuate Mama Duck’s stay.
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Angie Angers
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