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Spectators brave the cold, snow to watch NT’s Dyngus Day Parade
Although the sign outside Our Lady of Czestochowa Church on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda said “Happy Easter,” it looked more like Christmas as people lined the street April 18, 2022 for the 2nd annual Dyngus Day Parade.
Some spectators enjoyed a Polish platter dinner inside a warm Dom Polski as the rain/snow mix turned almost completely to snow when the parade kicked off just after 5 p.m.
The Conrad Kania Detachment 230 Color Guard marched into the snow and wind as it followed the North Tonawanda police cars to lead the units which were mostly individuals in vehicles.
Amanda Beals of Lancaster could be found under a portable canopy in front of OLC with Zac, Gwen, Coleman and Mary Cole of North Tonawanda. When asked why they came out on such a day, young Coleman quickly replied, “For Dyngus Day!”
Under an umbrella, Deanna Roberts of NT said she never had the opportunity to watch the parade before because of work. “I wanted to see what it’s all about,” she said. “And, I’m not a bit Polish but it doesn’t matter today.”
Anita Schultz of NT who shared the umbrella said, “I’ve never been to one but I came prepared.” She was looking forward to going to the tents set up at Heritage Park after the parade.
Robyn Matteson and Dave Brosius of NT also shared an umbrella. Matteson said she had the day off and wanted to “celebrate Dyngus Day and celebrate the heritage” noting her ancestry was Lithuanian. Brosius came out to be with her as they watch the parade which lasted about 20 minutes.
Some spectators enjoyed a Polish platter dinner inside a warm Dom Polski as the rain/snow mix turned almost completely to snow when the parade kicked off just after 5 p.m.
The Conrad Kania Detachment 230 Color Guard marched into the snow and wind as it followed the North Tonawanda police cars to lead the units which were mostly individuals in vehicles.
Amanda Beals of Lancaster could be found under a portable canopy in front of OLC with Zac, Gwen, Coleman and Mary Cole of North Tonawanda. When asked why they came out on such a day, young Coleman quickly replied, “For Dyngus Day!”
Under an umbrella, Deanna Roberts of NT said she never had the opportunity to watch the parade before because of work. “I wanted to see what it’s all about,” she said. “And, I’m not a bit Polish but it doesn’t matter today.”
Anita Schultz of NT who shared the umbrella said, “I’ve never been to one but I came prepared.” She was looking forward to going to the tents set up at Heritage Park after the parade.
Robyn Matteson and Dave Brosius of NT also shared an umbrella. Matteson said she had the day off and wanted to “celebrate Dyngus Day and celebrate the heritage” noting her ancestry was Lithuanian. Brosius came out to be with her as they watch the parade which lasted about 20 minutes.
Am-Pol Eagle