Canonsburg was quacked up — literally — after thousands of tiny yellow rubber ducks mysteriously appeared across town.
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop
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Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Canonsburg, Washington County, came clean on Thursday, Oct. 9, announcing on social media that it’s responsible for placing 5,000 rubber ducks throughout the community over the past two weeks.
What the DUCK is happening in Canonsburg? #whattheduckcanonsburg
Posted by Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop – Canonsburg, PA on Thursday, October 2, 2025
3rd time in a week, Canonsburg got DUCKED! The ducks are suspiciously getting larger?! #whattheduckcanonsburg
Posted by Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop – Canonsburg, PA on Monday, October 6, 2025
“What the DUCK, Canonsburg?! Yup… it was us,” the post read. The shop added that the fun wasn’t over — ten massive bright-yellow ducks were also set up throughout downtown, inviting locals to snap photos and tag the shop online.
What the DUCK, Canonsburg?! Yup… it was us. 5,000 ducks placed over the last two weeks – and growing each…
Posted by Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop – Canonsburg, PA on Thursday, October 9, 2025
In a follow-up post, Grandpa Joe’s shared a behind-the-scenes look at how “Canonsburg got completely… ducked,” with video clips showing the installation of the rooftop ducks and the growing frenzy each day…