In addition to the many different cultures that have been stirred into the region’s melting pot, festivals celebrate history, art, craft, music and food.
The festival offered live music, a car show, and Puerto Rican food. The big event was Sunday evening, when teams tried to climb the grease pole for a $1,000 prize.
The 51st annual Grease Pole Festival is taking place this weekend at the Olivencia Community Center on Swan Street in Buffalo. Organizers say this is the Queen City's longest running ethnic festival.