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Duckling Day Celebrates Moms And Beloved Children's Book: "One Of Boston's Best Traditions"
"It's one of Boston's best traditions," city councilor Sharon Durkan said of Duckling Day. "It's all about celebrating moms."
May 11, 2026
Thousands of families went to the Public Garden in Boston Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day and the beloved children's book "Make Way for Ducklings."
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"It's one of Boston's best traditions," city councilor Sharon Durkan said of Duckling Day. "It's all about celebrating moms."
The annual event featured family-focused activities before a parade marched from the Common to the Public Garden, ending at the iconic duckling statues inspired by the book by Robert McCloskey.
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Copies of the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey in Boston on May 10, 2026/CBS Boston
The Duckling Day celebration in Boston's Public Garden on May 10, 2026/CBS Boston
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