(Flanders, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2018) – Long Island Ducks mascot, QuackerJack headed East on Wednesday night to join in the annual lighting of the famous Big Duck in Flanders. QJ joined families from all over Long Island for the yearly celebration.

While there, QuackerJack helped spread holiday cheer to all of those in attendance, singing carols with a local school group and welcoming Santa Claus, who arrived with the Flanders Fire Department. QuackerJack also posed for pictures with fans of all ages.

QJ and Santa Claus will be making their way to Bethpage Ballpark on Saturday, December 1st, when the Ducks kick off the holiday season by re-opening the Waddle In Shop and beginning their annual toy drive at 10:00 a.m. For more information, CLICK HERE.

QuackerJack and the Ducks Street Team will also be in attendance at these upcoming events. Be sure to stop by, celebrate the holiday season with your favorite team:

Thursday, November 29 (4:00 p.m.): Town of Islip 335th Birthday

Friday, November 30 (6:30 p.m.): Patchogue Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 1 (5:00 p.m.): Islip Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 8 (9:00 a.m.): Applebee’s Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 16 (3:00 p.m.): Pro Game Athletics Holiday Food & Fun Drive

The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information, call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.
 

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