Where To Go For Dyngus Day In Buffalo, New York

One of the biggest party days in Western New York is right around the corner, and the question you have to ask yourself is, where are you going to celebrate? The good news is that there will be plenty of places to have fun on Dyngus Day in Buffalo.

What Is Dyngus Day?

Dyngus Day is a celebration of the end of Lent. It happens the Monday after Easter, and it is a celebration of Polish heritage. People celebrate with water throwing (or shooting from squirt guns) and the wacking of people with Pussy Willows to symbolize cleansing and spring fertility.

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Dyngus Day dates back to 966 AD, and with a large Polish presence, Buffalo is the capital of Dyngus Day celebrations in America.

Where Can You Celebrate Dyngus Day In Western New York

There will be plenty of places to celebrate, including the annual Dyngus Day Parade in the Historic Polonia section of East Buffalo. The Broadway Market, where there will be plenty of vendors selling Polish food and live music.

You can also celebrate at the M Hotel in Cheektowaga at THE WORLD'S LARGEST DYNGUS EVENT FOR ALL GENERATIONS. There will be activities for the whole family. 

Of course, there will also be plenty of bars and restaurants that will be offering live Polka music, Polish food, and more.

Most of the fun will kick off on Easter Sunday and go right until Tuesday morning.

Check out all the great events happening around Western New York for Dyngus Day HERE.