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Big Duck lights up Flanders for holiday season

by Dec 2, 2021
The Big Duck in Flanders is all decked out for the holiday season after the annual lighting ceremony last night at Big Duck Ranch.

A big birthday for the Big Duck

by Aug 2, 2021
The Big Duck, the historic roadside icon on Flanders Road, celebrated its 90th birthday Saturday with an event hosted by Friends of the Big Duck, the landmark’s stewardship organization.

Big Duck celebrates its 90th Birthday on July 31

by Jul 24, 2021
The birthday celebration will feature games, raffles and a quack-off contest, and a special guest appearance by East End singer-songwriter Caroline Doctorow — writer of "Big Duck Ramble."

Photos: Santa arrives at Big Duck Ranch

by Nov 29, 2018
Flanders and Riverside residents braved chilly weather and brisk winds to enjoy the annual Big Duck lighting and the arrival of Santa Claus at Big Duck Ranch last night. 

Photos: Santa arrives in Flanders to help light up Big Duck for holidays

by Nov 29, 2017
The Suffolk County Parks Department held its annual Big Duck lighting Wednesday night, ushering in the holiday season with carols, hot cocoa and a visit from Santa Claus himself.

Photos: Big Duck Ranch hosts Easter egg hunt

by Apr 9, 2017
Kids descended on Big Duck Ranch this afternoon to compete for plastic eggs filled with treats in the annual duck egg hunt in Flanders.
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