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NORTH TONAWANDA
DYNGUS DAY PARADE 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
a portion of proceeds goes to Veterans One-Stop Center
The countdown is on for the 5th Annual Dyngus Day Parade and the largest free Dyngus Day party—coming on April 21, 2025! Are you interested in sponsoring? We are now offering sponsorship packages for businesses and organizations. As a 501c3 non-profit, all donations and sponsorships are tax-deductible. We have packages to fit any budget! Last year’s event drew over 5,000 people, and this year’s will be our biggest yet!
To get more info, please email us at ntneighborhoodwatch@gmail.com or call (716) 909-5590. Remember, everyone is Polish on Dyngus Day!
2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE!
THANK YOU OUR SPONSORS
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Mr. STEPHEN C.ASH
CAPT. TOM & THE HOOLIGANS
BOOKED FOR THE 2025 AFTER PARTY
What's Dyngus Day?
Dyngus Day (Polish: Śmigus-dyngus) is a celebration held on Easter Monday throughout parts of Europe. The tradition of Dyngus Day is mostly associated with Poland and is celebrated by the Polish immigrant community, especially by Polish-Americans in the United States.
The origin of Dyngus Day is not clearly known, and it is widely believed to be dated back to pagan times before 1000AD. Modern takes on traditions of the holiday include boys using water guns at girls or spanking them with pussy willow branches.
Western New York is considered by many as the "Dyngus Day Capital of the World," due to the large amount of Polish Immigrants that migrated to the region in the 20th Century and still observes the holiday annually.
North Tonawanda is no different, and thanks to the newly established North Tonawanada Neighborhood Watch's Dyngus Day Parade, NT continues to partake in the fun in an exciting way both Poles and Non-Poles to celebrate and enjoy the strong and important Polish heritage, cultural & historical contributions to society.
