Residents gathered in Flanders tonight for the annual lighting of...

Residents gathered in Flanders tonight for the annual lighting of the Big Duck. Credit: News 12

Residents gathered in Flanders Thursday night for the annual lighting of the Big Duck.

About 300 people attended the event.

The lighting of the Big Duck has been a tradition for 25 years.

Residents call it a wonderful tradition and a great way to usher in the holiday season.
 

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