8 Undeniable Reasons Dyngus Day In Buffalo Is The Best Day Of The Year
By Samantha Gill|Published March 06, 2018
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Everyone is Polish on this one festive day in Buffalo! Buy a bushel of pussy willows, load up your squirt guns, and get ready to celebrate as only Buffalonians do the Monday after Easter. Intrigued? You very well should be! Here are 8 undeniable reasons Dyngus Day in Buffalo is the best day of the year.
1. For starters, Buffalo is the Dyngus Day Capital of America.
Picture polka music blaring, Polish dancers dancing, pussy willow tapping, and squirt guns shooting. But this little daydream is only a tiny glimpse of what the Dyngus Day parade is all about!
Traditional Polish dancers line the streets while festival-goers watch while wearing their red and white duds. Everyone goes all out for Dyngus Day in Buffalo!
Just the sight alone of people tapping each other with pussy willows and spraying one another with squirt guns is enough to draw a crowd. We take Dyngus Day in Buffalo so seriously, the famous Edward M. Cotter has even gotten in on the action! The world's oldest active fireboat has been considered the largest Dyngus Day squirt gun!
6. Food, friends, and family are everywhere you look.
Let's start with the food. Delicious traditional Polish dishes can be found at several local restaurants on Dyngus Day. Many celebrations span the entire day, so you can indulge at any time!
7. If you're lucky, you can even become Dyngus Day royalty!
And who wouldn't want to be considered Polish royalty? Local contests are often held to crown winners, who get a free ride on the Dyngus Day floats during the parade!
8. Royalty or not, you'll be surrounded by excellent company on Dyngus Day in Buffalo.
Buffalonians and those celebrating their Polish pride from around the country come out in massive numbers for Dyngus Day in Buffalo. You'll have no problem finding a friendly face to celebrate with on this amazing day!
This year, Dyngus Day will take place on Monday, April 2, 2018. Mark your calendars now and get ready to have the time of your life!
For more information about the Dyngus Day festivities, check out the official website here.
What are your favorite Dyngus Day traditions? Share your favorite festival photos and memories with us in the comments below! Be sure to tag us on Instagram @onlyinbuffalo using #onlyinbflo when you join in this year’s festivities!
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