Dyngus Day

ID: 1955 ~ Source: South Bend Tribune, St. Joseph County Public Library Archival Collection. ~ Creator: South Bend Tribune ~ Date: 31 March, 1964
This file appears in: Studebaker Assembly 84
Dyngus Day

Originally a religious holiday celebrating Easter Monday, South Bend’s Dyngus Day has turned into a celebration of Polish heritage and politics. Local political candidates line up to be photographed enjoying Polish sausage ahead of May elections.

This file appears in: Studebaker Assembly 84

By Jacqueline Lopez
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