SCITUATE – The flock of plastic pink flamingos  that touched down in Scituate yards last year will  return.

The flamingos are part of a fundraising campaign for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and will be landing on the front lawn of the church, at 465 First Parish Road, on May 23.

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The “Flamingo Flocking” is a silly and fun way to spread joy in  town and raise money for the church, said the Rev. Natasha Stewart.

“It is a very simple concept, in that someone orders a flock of the pink plastic feathered friends to be put on someone else’s lawn for a day. That person can be a friend, a family member, a neighbor, a birthday person, a graduate, but all are a ‘victim’ of this hilarity.”

The flock moves each night to a new house, with nothing required of the victim, and surprises a new household each day, the Rev. Stewart said.

“Each victim is also given an order form, should they desire revenge or to share the fun with someone else.”

This year there will be three flocks of 15 landing on lawns around town each night, and a graduation sign can be added for students who are graduating this spring.

“Because the flamingos have requested a peaceful visit to Scituate, they will only roost on private residences, not in public places or businesses,” the Rev. Stewart said. “If for some reason you do not want the flock to roost on your lawn for a day, you can purchase ‘anti-flocking insurance’ for $15, which will ensure that the flock never lands on your lawn.”

All are welcome to participate.

St. Luke’s ran the flamingo event last year for two weeks and had so many orders it extended  the tour a week, the Rev. Stewart said.

People enjoyed the surprise of waking up to discover the flock had landed in their yard, the Rev. Stewart said.

“And the ‘shepherds’ who helped the flamingos migrate each night had a lot of laughs trying to sneak into people’s yards in the cover of dark to settle the flamingos into place,” she said.

After an initial rest on the front lawn of St. Luke’s, the flamingos will begin their tour May 23 and  will stay until June 12, but they could stay until  June 17 if people want them to, the Rev. Stewart said.

 To schedule a flock visit, go to the St. Luke’s website at saintlukesscituate.com and fill out a form.

Flocks are $35 each and graduation signs are an additional $10. Payment details can be found on the order form. Once the flock has a full itinerary, orders will no longer be taken.

 For more information, email stlukesflamingos@gmail.com.

“I think people need something silly to smile about right now,” the Rev. Stewart said.  “With all the negativity and fearful situations, we need more ways to connect with others positively, and just have some fun. Our flock is helping with that.”

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