A long history and a long-awaited return:

For 27 years, residents of the city of Erfurt have been accustomed to the festival "plastic duck race" as an annual event that attracts families and fills the streets of the city with laughter and delight. The festival stopped in 2019 for various reasons, leaving a void in the hearts of children and longing for the return of this distinctive tradition.

Today, the event is once again bringing life to the arteries of the city and putting a smile back on the faces of the little ones. The joy of children decorating their ducks with bright colors and inventive drawings is priceless, carrying with it the innocence and simple dreams of childhood.

More than just a race:

The festival" plastic duck race " is not just an entertainment event, it is a model of community cooperation and support for local development. The sale of plastic ducks fully supports the city's development and service projects, which enhances the participation of residents in building their city and improving the level of services provided to them.

Matthias Fertig, chairman of the city's Board of directors, emphasizes the importance of this festival, saying: "the return of this event after a hiatus of years represents a great opportunity to revive the spirit of the city and strengthen the bonding between community members. The race is not just entertainment, it is an effective way to raise funds and support projects that are in the interests of the entire population."

A child-friendly city:

The city of Erfurt puts among its priorities the creation of a child-and family-friendly environment, and the festival "plastic duck race" is fully in line with this vision. In addition to providing entertainment and fun for children, the festival promotes the values of cooperation and community participation from a young age.

Patricia stepotis, City Manager, explains: "We strive to make Erfurt a child-friendly city, and this festival embodies this goal . It is not just an entertainment event, it is an opportunity to strengthen the values of cooperation and cohesion among community members, strengthen the spirit of participation in building a better future for the city."

Great turnout and impressive success:

The festival saw a huge turnout from the townspeople, 3,000 plastic ducks were sold out in just one week. This impressive success reflects the extent to which the residents of Erfurt are attached to this long-standing tradition and their passion to participate in events that support their city.

A bright future:

The return of the festival "plastic duck race" marks a new beginning of a traditional event dear to the hearts of Erfurt residents. The success of the festival reflects the extent of cooperation and interdependence between community members, and their ability to turn a simple idea into a big event that contributes to supporting local development and achieving well-being for all.

As this festival continues in the coming years, the city of Erfurt will continue to witness the joy of children dancing on the banks of the Gera River, carrying with them a message of hope and optimism for a bright future for the city and its residents.