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Winners announced in annual Optimist Day in Paradise Duck Races

The Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe recently held a fun and successful Day in Paradise at Tahoe Paradise Park. Part of the day's festivities were the duck races with 156 decorated business entries.

The Business Duck Best of Show went to Lukin's Water Company and they chose to donate their $100 prize money to High Sierra Softball. First runner up was Base Camp Pizza, followed by SLT Mini-Storage with both of their entries in the top four, and honorable mentions went to Soroptimists International of Tahoe Sierra and Azul Latin Kitchen.

Day in Paradise and Duck Races return to Tahoe Paradise Park

Event Date: 
June 15, 2019 - 8:00am

The annual South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club Day in Paradise is fun for the whole family and returns to Tahoe Paradise Park on Saturday, June 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

It is a whole day jam-packed with fun starting off with a pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Then their famous Duck Races being on the Upper Truckee River at the park. There is also a Car & Truck Show and Shine, kid's game with prizes, free live music from noon to 6:00 p.m., a beer and wine garden, a luau with a roasted pig and a silent auction.

Admission is free.

Enjoy the 4th of July celebrations around Lake Tahoe

It was July 4, 1776 when we first celebrated independence, and now 242 years later, we continue to do so. Lake Tahoe is one of those special place to enjoy the holiday and here are a few things offered:

8:00 a.m. - Kiva Beach Community Yoga

Day in Paradise with Duck Races and Car Show heading to Tahoe Paradise Park

Event Date: 
June 16, 2018 - 8:00am

A fun-filled day is headed to the South Shore during the annual Optimist Day in Paradise on Saturday, June 16.

Not only will they be holding their famous Duck Race but there will also be a car and truck show, pancake breakfast, music, food and games. This family friendly event will also have a Hog Roast and Beer Garden.

The pancake breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m., followed by the duck races at 10:00 a.m. and the beer garden and Hog Roast from noon to 7:00 p.m.

Tahoe Paradise Park is located at 1011 E San Bernardino Avenue.

14th annual South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club "Day in Paradise"

Event Date: 
June 17, 2017 - 8:00am

Day in Paradise, a fun-filled event for the whole family sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club, will be on Saturday, June 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tahoe Paradise Park.

The day starts off with a pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Then, stating at 10:00 a.m. are the famous Duck Races, kids games with prizes, Car & Truck Show and Shine, a Luau with roasted pig, beer and wine garden, and a silent auction.

Free live music for the day will be provided by two local favorites: Jesse Kalin Carson 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. / Trey Stone Band 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Mountain Resort Television: Day in Paradise Saturday

Mountain Resort Television reporter Dillon McKeen checks in on Saturday's Duck Races at Tahoe Paradise Park.

The 13th annual Day in Paradise on Saturday, June 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The day gets started with the Optimist Club's pancake breakfast, and moves into a full day of activites from a car show to a beer garden. Topping off the day are the Optimist's Duck Races.

Mountain Resort Television: Pope Beach and Duck Races

Mountain Resort Television reports check out the Optimists Club Duck Races this weekend, and find out what the South Shore's favorite beach is.

Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District holding special meeting Thursday

Event Date: 
July 9, 2015 - 6:00pm

Things are moving forward quickly for the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District. The former maintenance person who lived at the park is gone, there are now special events planned, and a new employee is about to be hired.

There is a special meeting of the district's board of directors on Thursday night that will help form this summer's plans for the community park.

The meeting will be held at the park located at 1011 San Bernardino Avenue in Meyers at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 9.

The agenda includes:

a) Events Committee Update - 50th Anniversary Party and Music in the Park

"Day in Paradise" Duck Race, car show, barbecue and music on June 27

Event Date: 
June 27, 2015 - 8:00am

The Optimist Club will be holding the 12th annual “Day In Paradise” at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers on June 27. The event includes duck races, pancake breakfast, car show, barbecue featuring Overland Meats burgers, barbecued ribs and hot dogs.

There will be a beer garden and live music by Pre Flight and Deep Fried Mojo. There will also be free games and prizes available for youth. All proceeds go back to the community to support local youth. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Duck gates open at 10 a.m. with the first race starting at 11 a.m.

11th Annual Day In Paradise Includes Duck Races and Family Fun

Event Date: 
June 21, 2014 - 8:00am

The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is having their 11th Annual Day in Paradise on Saturday, June 21 at the Tahoe Paradise Park.

There will be Duck Races, a BBQ, a Rib cook off, beer garden, car show, games for the kids and even a race.

Admission is free and there will be Live music.

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