DURYEA — The Germania Hose Company Firemen’s Parade kicked off the festival atmosphere Friday, July 22 as the hose company held its annual picnic. It continues through Sunday, July 24 with fireworks beginning at dusk. The picnic features plenty of food, carnival rides and games.

The judges for the 2016 Germania Hose Company Firemen’s Parade, from left, are Charlie Francis, Taylor; Cheryl Stout-Herron, Duryea; and Patty Kalina, Pittston.
http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_Germania-2016-Parade-1.jpeg.optimal.jpegThe judges for the 2016 Germania Hose Company Firemen’s Parade, from left, are Charlie Francis, Taylor; Cheryl Stout-Herron, Duryea; and Patty Kalina, Pittston. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Brothers Christopher Gentner, 14, left, and Aidan Wardell, 10, of Pittston, love a parade.
http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_Germania-2016-Parade-3.jpeg.optimal.jpegBrothers Christopher Gentner, 14, left, and Aidan Wardell, 10, of Pittston, love a parade. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Ethan Winburn, 7, waves to passing fire truck along with picking up plenty of candy tossed from the emergency vehicles.
http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_Germania-2016-Parade-4.jpeg.optimal.jpegEthan Winburn, 7, waves to passing fire truck along with picking up plenty of candy tossed from the emergency vehicles. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Related Video
Several squads of the Double R Twirlettes participate in the parade.
http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_Germania-2016-Parade-5.jpeg.optimal.jpegSeveral squads of the Double R Twirlettes participate in the parade. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Duryea Lions Club Troop 375 make their annual appearance in the Germania Hose Company Firemen’s Parade.
http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_Germania-2016-Parade-2.jpg.optimal.jpgDuryea Lions Club Troop 375 make their annual appearance in the Germania Hose Company Firemen’s Parade. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Staff reports

Reach the Sunday Dispatch newsroom at 570-655-1418 or by email at sd@s24530.p831.sites.pressdns.com.