A duck race will take the place of the Annual World Championship Gumi Race for the second year in a row as water levels of the Murrumbidgee River remain low.
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South Wagga Apex are banding together to keep the city's spirits afloat as they prepare to send more than 2500 rubber ducks down the river for the Mighty Murrumbidgee River Duck Race.
Food stalls, live music, markets and amusement rides will top off the day, ending with a Movie by Moonlight.
South Wagga Apex member David Rosetta said the event on February 29 at Wagga Beach was an act of resilience.
"It is disappointing we can't continue the tradition given the drought but we haven't let that stop us from making the most of what we do have," he said.
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