Dyngus Day

Of course, Buffalo is the #1 place in the United States for Dyngus Day so it is only appropriate that we know exactly why girls chase guys with pussy willows and guys shoot girls with squirt guns. Why do we use squirt guns on Dyngus Day? Why do we have pussy willows on Dyngus Day?

Just when we get a burst of true spring-like weather here in Western New York, comes news that snow could be returning to the region early next week.

One of Buffalo's biggest traditions will be celebrated in Tonawanda this year.

Dyngus Day is here, and like most awesome holidays, there are required accessories. And this year, while we might be celebrating far more intimately with the people we live with, and from far away as we socially distance -- you can easily put together a great DIY Dyngus Day crown.

One of Buffalo's most beloved polka bands, Those Idiots, has put out a special video for Dyngus Day 2020 -- the Quarantine Polka.

While there will never be anything better than your family recipe for golabki. It's incredible comfort food. Stuffed cabbage rolls. This might have to hold you over.

Get your squirt guns! Get your pussy willows! The biggest Dyngus Day celebration in the United States is right here in Western New York! Monday, April 22nd will begin with the Dyngus Day parade beginning at 5 PM  and starts at Corpus Christi Church and heads down Broadway to Fillmore as it winds its way down Memorial Drive as usual. Over 150...

This is awesome. I saw Buffalo was on the list and said 'HA--I knew we'd be on there'. Then I saw that CHEEKTOWAGA IS up there with the big cities! New York City, New York - 213,447  Chicago, Illinois - 210,421 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 65,508  Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 57,485  Los Angeles, California - 56,670  Cheektowaga, New York - 37,560  Buffalo, New York - 34,254  Buffalo hosts the largest

Buffalo--the second largest St. Patrick's Day celebration in the United States ever year (only behind New York City) AND St. Patrick's Day is ON a Sunday, which is when Buffalo celebrates with the a massive parade/party. It's almost like we own the next couple of weeks between St ...

Get your squirt guns! Get your pussy willows! The biggest Dyngus Day celebration in the United States is right here in Western New York! Monday, April 2nd will begin with the Dyngus Day parade beginning at 5 PM  and starts at Corpus Christi Church and heads down Broadway to Fillmore as it winds its way down Memorial Drive as usual. Some o...

I finally figured it out! A little late for Dyngus Day, but thanks to Sister Josanne Buszek of St. Stan's Church on the east side of Buffalo, she helped us out about some of the tales and traditions of pussy willows and squirt guns on Dyngus Day...

Spoiler alert: the next batch will be out by Holy Thursday, so you'll get it in time for Easter -- but be forewarned -- future batches are dependent on how long it takes their locally-sourced bees to make more honey.