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| We drove to Buffalo, USA on Easter Monday |
Living in Toronto, we are within a couple of driving hours to the U.S. border and we can watch the daily U.S. news on our TV channels.
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| We watched the Dyngus Day parade in person instead of on TV! |
For the past couple of years, I watched the Dyngus Festival held in the city of Buffalo and it looked interesting.
Today, was a fantastic warm spring day.
At the drop of a hat, we decided to drive to Buffalo and joined the Dyngus festivities in our neighboring city.
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| Lots of people lining the street to watch the Dyngus Day parade in Baffalo. |
The drive was pleasant and the traffic was good. We stopped at the Duty Free shop at the Peace Bridge border crossing. I was a little disappointed as it didn’t stock the brand of skincare products I wanted to buy.
Next time we need to cross at the rainbow Bridge to buy it.
We arrived at the Fillmore Ave area in Buffalo where the parade was happening at 5pm. We were pleasantly surprised as we found free parking easily.
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| Polish American parading proudly in their traditional costumes |
There were a lot of people lining on the Fillmore Ave parade route.
Almost everyone was dressed in red, the colour of Poland, I supposed. I need to remember to do the same if coming back the next time.
The parade was just starting.
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| A creative Easter outfit at the parade |
Parade participant were decked out in colorful costumes.
Since the Dyngus Parade takes place always right after Easter, there were a few Easter theme costumes.
There was the Easter bunny.
Parade vehicles were decorated in different themes moving slowly passing by the crowds slowly.
This was quite a party!
In most parades, participants would just wave their hands politely at the crowds.
But not the same case at the Dyngus Day parade.
The Dyngus Day participants on the parade vehicles wanted action and with the crowds.
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| People shooting water at parade watchers at the Dyngus Day parade, Buffalo |
Carrying water guns and shooting water at the parade watchers, the water gun carriers were also busy refilling them.
Some people on the parade vehicles even filled pitchers/ containers and pour water on the people below.
I had to duck and cover my camera well since I did not want it to get wet.
Besides shooting water gun and pouring water at the crowds, candies, chocolates, other treats and little toys were also thrown at us.
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| A Kid gathering candies at the parade |
Kids with bags in their hands were giddy, running around picking these treats up from the ground.
I caught a few strands of bead necklaces myself too.
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| A live band playing on one of the parade vehicles |
A band on one of the parade vehicles was playing lively music while others were cheering and dancing .
There was even a plane at the parade!
The Dyngus festival is a celebration of Polish cultures in America.
There was a lot of enthusiasm and energy!
and many different things to see.
The Dyngus parade is a great family event even the little ones can enjoy!
We ended our day visit to Buffalo with a lovely dinner at our favourite American restaurant!
R.T.
Dyngus Day Celebrations
Buffalo, USA
Easter Monday 2019
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