Here's why there's a giant rubber duck in Seattle

The world's largest rubber duck is in Seattle, here for a limited time.

What we know:

The giant duck is currently staying at the Lumen Field Parking Garage, and will be there from Jan. 31 until Feb. 8 for the Seattle Boat Show.

The World's Largest Rubber Duck posted a reel to social media on Thursday, with the caption: "Hey @seattleboatshow see ya'll tomorrow!"

Mama Duck stands at 61 feet tall, and will be available to snap photos with as she looks out at the Seattle skyline. The duck is sponsored by Ranger Tugs.

Inside the Lumen Field Event Center, you can see Little Toot, a 20-foot Ranger Tug filled with 2,000 rubber ducks. You can pick a duck to potentially win a prize while also supporting Salmon for Soldiers.

Local perspective:

The duck was previously in western Washington for Tacoma's 2017 Festival of Sail.

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What's next:

The duck is constantly on the move, and is headed to Florida the following weekend for Georgefest, a celebration of George Washington’s birthday.

The Seattle Boat Show opens at the Lumen Field Event Center on Friday. You can buy tickets online, and kids 17 and under get in free.

The Source: Information in this story is from the Seattle Boat Show, the World's Largest Rubber Duck and previous FOX 13 Seattle reporting.

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