Southport residents and neighbors lined the fence along the creek in front of the Southport Community Center to watch their ducks float toward the finish line.
As the derby concluded, guests were treated to free ice-cream sundaes and live music from Tim Nolan.
“I’d say this was a success, with all of the families getting together,” said City Councilor Joe Haley, whose family hosted the ice-cream social. “It’s what government is supposed to be doing, getting people together for one common goal: community.”