​Deming, NM - The Great American Duck Race is celebrating its 43rd Anniversary this year including the Southwest Pediatric & Family Care Duck Royalty Pageant. Join the fun and enter if you or anyone you know have the desire to waddle in public! Don’t forget to incorporate the theme of Local Hero – racing to save the day and try to win Duck Queen or King and take home $500 cash plus many more prizes!
 
Age Divisions are: Just Hatched, 0-12 months; Lil Waddlers, 2-4; Downey Ducklings, 5-8; Darling Ducklings, 9-12;Queen and/or King, 13 and up
 
The basis for judging will be:
• Costume – Looking for originality and duck waddle
• Talent – Create a 2- to 4-minute duck routine to impress the judges.
• Interview (for King/Queen only) – General fowl knowledge, Poise and overall ability to represent the Great American Duck Race of Deming and anything the judges may “Quack” up.
 
To register, please visit the official duck race website signup by clicking here and fill out the entry form before August 21, 2022. 
 
The 43rd Annual Great American Duck Races kicks off Thursday, August 25th with the Southwest Pediatric & Family Care Duck Royalty Pageant at the Deming Public Schools Auditorium and wraps up Sunday, August 26th with the final duck races being held around 3 p.m. at the Luna County Courthouse Park.   
 
For a full schedule and details in the near future, visit www.demingduckrace.com.

Deming, NM – The annual, fun-loving  Great American Duck Race is celebrating its 43rd Anniversary this year and it’s going to be the best one yet! Brought to you by Columbus Electric Co-Op, the Tournament of Ducks Parade will delight folks of all ages with a “racing to save the day” theme. Join the fun and enter your float, car, truck, bike or tractor to glide through downtown Deming, NM. Remember to include the theme , “Local Hero” to enter to win cash prizes. 
 
The Duck Race Committee is proud to announce Brett Jenkins, Vice President of Production at Solitaire, and Silas Wilson of the City of Deming Parks Department will be this year’s Grand Marshalls for the annual parade. Like a true hero, Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Wilson have been going above and beyond supporting the youth of our community in their off time for decades and we couldn’t be more grateful. As Spider Man would say, “"Remember, with great power comes great responsibility"; we sure appreciate your efforts gentlemen. 
 
The committee is inviting all area businesses, as well as non-profits and local citizens to participate. The Columbus Electric Co-Op Tournament of Ducks Parade is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022 beginning at 10 am.
 
To register, please visit the official duck race website by clicking here to download the form and fill out the entry form then stop by the Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce and Deming Main Street Program at 800 E. Pine Street. 
 
For a full schedule and details, visit demingduckrace.com.