WEST PITTSTON — Despite rain and colder temperatures, the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival proved to be agood time for all. Here are some photos from the event held last weekend along the river banks of the borough.

The West Pittston Women’s Club, which will mark its 100th anniversary this year, took part in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_CherryBlossom1.jpgThe West Pittston Women’s Club, which will mark its 100th anniversary this year, took part in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Six-year-old Edie Appel chose to dance as her talent in the Little Miss Cherry Blossom Contest.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_CherryBlossom2.jpgSix-year-old Edie Appel chose to dance as her talent in the Little Miss Cherry Blossom Contest. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Lt. Gavin Yeatts of the West Pittston Salvation Army happily walks the parade route carrying the Salvation Army flag.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_CherryBlossom3.jpgLt. Gavin Yeatts of the West Pittston Salvation Army happily walks the parade route carrying the Salvation Army flag. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
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