Buffalo is getting ready to celebrate Dyngus Day on Monday.

The 18th annual Dyngus Day Buffalo festival will begin with a parade at 5:30 p.m. through the heart of the old Polonia District. It will begin on Memorial Drive and head west down Broadway to Fillmore.

Since its inception in 2007, this annual springtime celebration has attracted international awareness and brings thousands of visitors to the Queen City. 

“Remember the whole meaning behind Dyngus Day is one of Resurrection, awakening and new beginnings,” festival co-founder Eddy Dobosiewicz said in a statement. “We look forward to a celebration that will clearly demonstrate the persevering spirit of Polonia and our entire community with the true meaning of Dyngus. It’s why the people of Western New York know that Dyngus is more than just a day, it’s a state of mind”.

More information can be found at dyngusday.com.