The public is invited to participate in a number of Yuletide events throughout the Town of Duck on December 7.

According to a press release from the town, festivities begin that morning with the Great Yuletide Elf Hunt organized by the Duck Merchants Association and will conclude with the 9th Annual Yuletide Celebration from 3-5 p.m. at the Duck Town Park.

A number of Duck businesses have something for everyone on any shopper’s list. Residents and visitors can pick up a “Great Yuletide Elf Hunt Passport” at select locations, then shop and stroll through Duck Village from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. while listening to strolling carolers from First Flight High School during the afternoon. Completed passports can be exchanged at  Duck Town Park for a children’s gift and be entered into a drawing for gift baskets full of Duck merchant goodies and gift cards.

The celebration continues at Duck Town Park from 3-5 p.m. with holiday music by Just Playing Dixieland, tasty treats from local Duck businesses, the lighting of the crab pot tree (donated by Station Bay Marina and Bluewater Seafood Market) and more carols by First Flight High School students, all in preparation for Santa’s arrival on a Duck Fire Department fire engine.

Participants can enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and tasty treats provided by Ships Watch Realty and Treehouse Coffee and Rope Ladder Kitchen & Biscuits. Participants are encouraged to bring donations for community partners Outer Banks SPCA and Food For Thought. Once Santa arrives, he will greet attendees in Town Hall until 5 p.m.

For more information, visit townofduck.com or call 252-255-1234.

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