Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s Inaugural Deputy Duck Derby

HAMMOND, LA – February 14, 2020 – Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa is excited to announce its Inaugural Deputy Duck Derby to be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Zemurray Park Lake located at 400 S. Oak Street in Hammond, LA from 12 pm – 4 pm. Proceeds from this event will benefit Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s Community Crime Prevention Programs.  

The Deputy Duck Derby will have a top prize of $5,000 to the winning duck. There will also be many other great prizes awarded for the consecutive finishing ducks. Ducks can be purchased at our Event Sponsor Locations starting at $5 very soon!  

The Deputy Duck Derby will be a FUN Family Event with games, food, music and more. Ducks will be sold onsite the day of the event until a few minutes before race time! Winners need not be present to win.  

“Crime Stoppers is very excited about this new signature event and invites everyone in the community to participate. Crime prevention and community safety awareness is at the heart of what we do.  It takes all of us to keep where we live, work, and play safe.” states Crime Stoppers Executive Director, Jodie Rohner. 

Clean Title owner and CST Deputy Duck Derby Sponsor, Walton Tate says, “It is important for me to support organizations that have a positive impact on our community, Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa does just that. As a board member and supporter, I am very proud of the work we accomplish and am happy to support the organization. I would encourage others in the community to get involved with this event and Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa.” 

Madison Burris of Fidelity Bank, also a proud sponsor of the Deputy Duck Derby says “Fidelity Bank is very excited to be partnering with Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa on this event. Organizations like Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa play a crucial role not just in Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parishes but also in the surrounding parishes. As a local community bank, giving back to the communities in which we serve is at the core of who we are.” 

Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa is still accepting sponsorships and prizes for the Deputy Duck Derby. If you would like more information about being a sponsor please call 985-662-5557 or email tangicrimestoppers@gmail.com . You may also visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com or www.facebook.com/tangicrimestoppers.

Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa, Inc. is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization that serves the Tangipahoa & St. Helena Parishes community. Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa is a proud United Way of Southeast Louisiana Community Partner Agency.

• Music from the 70.s, 80.s, 90.s by DJ Chuck B from 5PM-8PM
• Booth to Booth Trick or Treat from 5PM – 8PM
• Free Trick or Treat bags full of goodies! Please get your bag at the Public Registration table
• Costume contest for all ages. Contest Registration is from 5PM – 7:30PM at the public registration table
• Categories are as follows;
  Best Costume Boy and Girl 0-5 yrs, Best Costume Boy and Girl 6-12 yrs., Best Costume Teen Boy and Girl 13-17 yrs, Best Adult Costume Male and Female 18 and up, Best Group Costume.
• Dunk-a-Deputy Dunking Booth
• McGruff the Crime Dog
• Free Child ID Kits & Safety Information
• Booth Decorating Contest
• Law Enforcement/First Responder and Community Games for all ages 5PM-8PM
• Booth Games and Activities
• Child Play Areas
• Spacewalks
• Balloons
• Food, Drinks, and Treats

• Music from the 70.s, 80.s, 90.s by DJ Chuck B from 4PM-7PM
• Booth to Booth Trick or Treat from 4PM – 7PM
• Free reflective Trick or Treat bags full of goodies! Please get your bag at the Public Registration table
• Costume contest for all ages. Contest Registration is from 4PM – 6PM at the public registration table
• Categories are as follows;
  Best Costume Boy and Girl 0-5 yrs, Best Costume Boy and Girl 6-12 yrs., Best Costume Teen Boy and Girl 13-17 yrs, Best Adult Costume Male and Female 18 and up, Best Group Costume.
• Law Enforcement/First Responder and Community Games for all ages 4PM-6PM
• Live Law Enforcement Demonstrations and Meet and Greet
• Candlelight Vigil in honor of the victims of Domestic Violence
• Anti-Gun Violence Pledge Station & Pledge Banner
• It Takes ALL of us Police Car Painting Project for all ages by TPSO
• Booth Games and Activities
• Face Painting
• Spacewalks
• Balloons
• Free Photo Booth
• Food, Drinks, and Treats

FMI: Call Jodie W. Rohner 985-634-0590 or email tangicrimestoppers@gmail.com

• Music from the 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s by D.J. Chuck B. from 4:00-7:00 pm
• Booth to Booth Trick or Treat from 4:00 – 7:00 pm
• Crime Stoppers and the 7th Ward Marshal’s Office will provide Free Reflective Trick or Treat bags, A McGruff Halloween Safety Tip Activity Sheet, a pencil, and a pack of Crime Stoppers crayons to all of the Trick or Treaters who register at the Night Out Public Registration Table.
• Costume Contest for the Kiddos 12 years and under (Register for the contest at the Night Out Public Registration Table)
• You be the Judge Hot Wing Cook-off Challenge from 4:00 – 7:00 pm
• The First Annual Night Out Truck & Car Show with Prizes from 4:00 – 7:00 pm
• 7th Annual Light the Night 5K & Fun Run – Heroes vs. Villains Edition from 4:00 – 7:00 pm
• Photobooth
• Facepainting& Balloons
• Free Train Rides
• Community and Police/First Responder relays and games from 4:00 – 7:00 pm (Register at the Ponchatoula Jaycees Booth)
• It Takes All of Us Police Car Painting project for all ages by TPSO
• Booth games and activities open from 4:00 -7:00 pm
• National Rx Drug Take Back Day Station hosted by TPSO will be accepting your used and unwanted prescriptions at Night Out from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
• Teen Driver Safety Activities at the KEYS Alliance Booth – Rock the Belt, Fatal Vision Relays, & Tricycle Races
• Live Law Enforcement& K9 Demonstrations between 6:00 -7:00 pm
• Jambalaya, Hotdogs, & Hamburgers for Sale from 4:00 – 7:00 pm
• Awards Ceremony at 7:00 pm

FMI: Call Jodie W. Rohner 985-634-0590 or email tangicrimestoppers@gmail.com

To Register for the Light the Night Run On Line Now Click Here

Hot Wing Cook Teams MUST pre-register by calling 985-634-0590 or emailing tangicrimestoppers@gmail.com. Teams NOT Pre-registered will not be allowed to cook on competition day.

There are NO ENTRY FEES for this Cook-Off and WE PROVIDE THE CHICKEN!!

Secret Judges will score the Best Traditional Wings category and the Most Creative Wings category.

“You Can Be the Judge” for the People’s Choice Award for $5.00! You will taste all of the team’s wings, receive two sides from Santa Fe Cattle Company and get to Vote for your favorite team!

The Cook-Off teams will also compete for your dollars (TIPS) at their booth in various ways! The team with the most money in their Tip Bucket at the end of the night wins the BIG TIPPER Award!

Sweat Tea, Lemonade, and Water will be available for purchase.

Gnarly Barley Micro-Brewery Beer, and Bud Light will also be available for purchase to adults with proper ID!

There will be Multiple Categories along with People’s Choice Awards
Sponsored by: Livingston Lodge

Entrance Fee will be $25 (This will include one band for tasting of all Wings) all proceeds to benefit Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s Community Crime Prevention Programs.

For more information or to register contact Flint Hollars by leaving a message @ 504-201-1981