(KAIR)--Coming this year as part of the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, an annual Atchison tradition returns to the Missouri River for its 10th year as the Salvation Army Great Duck Race is set for this coming Saturday, bringing a day of family activities to the Atchison Riverfront.

Salvation Army of Atchison County Coordinator Kim Bottoroff says the little plastic floating ducks are available for purchase in the Atchison community.

Bottoroff says the duck race is a major fundraiser for Atchison’s Salvation Army, helping provide funding for local programs of assistance. She says the duck race, along with the annual Christmas season Red Kettle Drive, is key to keeping those services in place.

This year’s duck race will be held Saturday at the Atchison Riverfront in the area of Independence Park. Activities start that morning at 10:00, with the duck launch set for the afternoon at 1:00 on the Missouri River.

Organizers say entries will be accepted up until 15 minutes before the race.

The day also includes a car show featuring cars, trucks, motorcycles, and UTVs, along with food vendors, raffle baskets, and a kids duck drop with prizes.