Alicia Snopkowski and her 3-year-old daughter, Melanie, take in the 54th West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday morning. 
                                 Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Alicia Snopkowski and her 3-year-old daughter, Melanie, take in the 54th West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday morning.

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<p>The century-old Cino Paci Band participated in the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. </p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

The century-old Cino Paci Band participated in the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

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<p>What would a local parade be without candy and treats being thrown to spectators? The Harding Recreation Committee members were busy tossing treats along the parade route.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

What would a local parade be without candy and treats being thrown to spectators? The Harding Recreation Committee members were busy tossing treats along the parade route.

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<p>The hometown Wyoming Area High School Band plays tunes along the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade route.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

The hometown Wyoming Area High School Band plays tunes along the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade route.

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<p>Retired Luzerne County Judge Tom Burke serves as the 2025 West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival grand marshal as he tips his hat to the camera on the parade route.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Retired Luzerne County Judge Tom Burke serves as the 2025 West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival grand marshal as he tips his hat to the camera on the parade route.

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<p>U.S. Congressman Rob Bresnahan and his fiancee, Chelsea Strub, left, stop and give candy to a young attendee of the 54th Annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.</p>
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U.S. Congressman Rob Bresnahan and his fiancee, Chelsea Strub, left, stop and give candy to a young attendee of the 54th Annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

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The 54th Annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Parade stepped off at 11 a.m. under cloudy skies as rain moved in at the end.