SANDUSKY, Ohio - The World's Largest Rubber Duck is floating into Ohio July 12-15 to celebrate the Festival of Sail Sandusky. It's the 61-foot, 15-ton duck's first appearance in Ohio since it was "born" in Los Angeles in 2014.

The festival coincides with Sandusky's Bicentennial. Activities to celebrate the city's 200-year anniversary kick off April 28 with their Bicentennial Ball. Other events include a July 4 Stars and Stripes Celebration, August 18-19 Founder's Weekend and November 23-25 Winter Kick-Off.

"We're really excited to finally bring the duck to Ohio," says Craig Samborski, the owner of the World's Largest Rubber Duck. "We've had hundreds of requests to do so and the timing worked out really to make this happen in conjunction with Sandusky's Bicentennial."

You can scroll through the photos above for a peek at the duck's past adventures.

The rubber duck is wading into Lake Erie alongside ships that will be open for touring and sailing throughout the weekend. Attendees can buy different levels of passes, starting with a $20 multi-day on board pass, which includes admission to the event and ship tours each day. A $59 fast pass lets you hop to the front of the line for each tour. The $65 included a 90-minute sail of the Appledore IV. Pre-sale tickets are available online.

Entertainment will also fill the festival. Live music by Mel Burns, Beth Magers and Master T.C. & the Visitors will be performed shore side. Food, drink and artisan sellers will be on hand.

The duck - which is, of course, an inflatable sculpture and not actually rubber - will be floating along as long as weather is compliant. And it's just for fun, whimsical viewing. You won't be able to get hands-on.

The mission of the World's Largest Rubber Duck is to draw attention to the world's waterfronts, to enjoy them responsibly and preserve them for future generations.