World's Largest Rubber Duck in Duluth for Festival of Sail

World's largest rubber duck in Duluth for Festival of Sail

DULUTH — Whether it is from up close or from a distance, it is hard not to notice Mama Duck. The world's largest rubber duck is a sight to see in Canal Park, but is also turns heads when seen from downtown and the hillside, among other spots. The 61-foot inflatable duck is on display behind the Garden Event Center as part of the 2025 Festival of Sail. Mama Duck has visited Duluth and the Northland before, including in 2022 when the Festival of …

The Pride of Baltimore II Enters the Harbor for Festival of Sail

DULUTH, Minn. – The Pride of Baltimore II entered the harbor for the festival of sail and docked behind the DECC alongside a variety of other tall ships. This exact clipper ship was launched in 1988 and is a reproduction of the Baltimore Clippers that served as privateers fighting the British or capturing British cargo vessels during the War of 1812. “She’s been to 42 different countries, every year is a little bit different, And there’s an orga…

Parade of Sail kicks off Tall Ship festivities in Duluth

The Festival of Sail officially kicked off with the Parade of Sail. Ten ships, including the USCG Cutter Sundew lined up to pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge on Thursday.