This story was updated to reflect the correct spelling of Michael Gruger's name. The song “Rubber Duckie,” presented by Ernie from Sesame Street, turns 50 this year. The Rubber Duck Race ...

During the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash, 10,800 rubber ducks will race down the Cuyahoga River. The event is part of festivities from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at Waterworks Park in Cuyahoga Falls.