The Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival kicked off Friday with an opening ceremony celebrating the nation and the borough.
"I'd like to formally welcome you to the 22nd annual Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival," said Alexis Eroh, president of Plymouth Alive, who was met with cheers from the crowd.
After the Wyoming Valley Barber Shop Harmony Chorus sang the national anthem, festival mascots Mr. and Mrs. Kielbasa, dressed in patriotic attire, welcomed attendees.
Saturday’s Main Street parade will have a patriotic theme for the U.S. Semiquincentennial. Eroh recognized the parade’s grand marshals, Terry Womelsdorf and Jaynan Temarantz.
“Because of their leadership — 15 years of Plymouth Alive leadership — this festival is what it is today,” Eroh said. “We would not be here without them, and we are so proud to honor them with our parade tomorrow.”
Plymouth’s Mayor Frank Coughlin honored not just the borough, but those who live within it.
“Everybody here works so hard to put this event on,” Coughlin said. “It not only showcases the beautiful town of Plymouth, but the people. People is what makes this borough, the friendly people, the family-oriented people.”
The kielbasa festival includes more than 100 food and craft vendors and live entertainment throughout both days. Tomorrow is the kielbasa competition.
Find the Kielbasa Festival event schedule, attractions – from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and new vendors – and more details here.
