PITTSTON — The 42nd Pittston Tomato kicked off with the first of a four-day celebration on what is the unofficial end of summer before school begins everywhere.

Mayor Michael Lombardo handled opening ceremonies at the James Zarra Building stage at the middle of three tiers.

After Lombardo thanked his festival committee as well as vendors and attendees, he introduced Sarah Donahue Cianfichi who announced the Grand Marshal of the event and parade, Ben Tielle.

The festival began at 5 p.m., and, by 5:15 p.m. many of the food vendors had long lines including Grico’s of Exeter. The line was nearly 30-feet long.

The bandshell entertainment began at 6:15 p.m. with Chosen Few starting off the night followed by the Phyllis Hopkins Trio and the Gracie Jane Sinclair Band closing out the night.

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