BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo’s biggest cultural celebration is already in full swing, and for many, the journey to get there is just as meaningful as the event itself.
On the eve of Dyngus Day, pre-celebrations across the city are drawing first-timers, longtime fans and proud Polish-Americans into packed venues filled with music, dancing and tradition. What begins as a “warm-up” quickly reveals itself as an essential part of the experience.
For visitors like Betty Joe Vedral, the trip to Buffalo has been years in the making…