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13th annual Float Like A Duck event

Posted at 1:04 PM, May 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-28 20:55:56-04
The 13th annual Float Like A Duck, a major public safety awareness campaign produced by Paragon Pools with an emphasis on water safety is scheduled for May 28, from Noon-4 p.m. at the Heinrich YMCA Water Sports Park.
 
Duckie, the official water safety mascot invites the public to join him for an afternoon of fun and informative activities.
 
The event is free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by a parent.  
 
Educating the public on the importance of safety while celebrating the joys of water sports, the annual event focuses on enforcing the ABC&D’s of water safety, with a BIG emphasis on A-adult supervision.  
 
The four-hour event features exhibits, hands-on activities, learn-to-float classes, and open swimming in the YMCA water park.
 
Program partners include the YMCA, Las Vegas police, Mascot McGruff, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Danny Romero Designs, 13 Action News and more.
 
For more information, click here.