Flanders' Big Duck lighting ceremony canceled
The Big Duck in Flanders was built in 1931 as a tribute to Long Island duck farming. The formidable fowl earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and tourists flock to see it year round. Inside the stucco, wood and wire duck is a museum and gift shop. (July 5, 2010) Credit: Photo by Colleen Harrington
The holiday lighting ceremony at the Big Duck in Flanders Wednesday has been rained out, a county official said.
The holiday lights will still click on, but the usual gathering of children and parents singing holiday songs will not be held, said Suffolk deputy parks commissioner Tracey Bellone.
"We have a lot of kids going out there, elementary kids, so we had to let them know before they went out," Bellone said. "We had to make the call."
Bellone said it's only the second time in 15 years that the lighting ceremony has been postponed or canceled because of weather. The event will not be rescheduled.
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