Pittston City Little League holds opening day on Saturday, April 16 with parade through downtown

PITTSTON — Hundreds of Little League players paraded through downtown Pittston on Saturday, April 16, eventually ending at Sullivan Park for opening day.

The Pittston City Little League was founded in 1951 and is currently in its 65th season. The parade started at the Tomato Festival grounds, went down Main Street, up Church Street, and finished at Sullivan Park.

Pittston City little leaguers paraded from the Tomato Festival lot to the Sullivan Park Little League grounds on Saturday, April 16.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_Pittston-LL-Opening-1-1.jpg.optimal.jpgPittston City little leaguers paraded from the Tomato Festival lot to the Sullivan Park Little League grounds on Saturday, April 16. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Pittston City Little League senior Nicole Dennis steps up to collect her graduating gift.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_Pittston-LL-Opening-2-1.jpg.optimal.jpgPittston City Little League senior Nicole Dennis steps up to collect her graduating gift. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

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Twelve-year old senior Zachary Valeski (Lithuanian Club) stands with brother Chase, 7, and parents Mark and Cindi Valeski.

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Pittston City Councilman Michael Lombardo tosses in the first pitch of the season.

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A large turnout of family and friends to the opening day of the Pittston City Little League on Saturday, April 16.

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Erin Biscotti, Pittston, along with her daughter Sophia, 9, purchases raffle tickets during Pittston City Little League Opening Day.

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