Not seeing your favorite spot on the list? Email and be sure to put "Fish Fry" in the subject line. Whether you like fried or baked, with fries or macaroni salad or both, 7 News has created a guide based on viewer suggestions for go-to fish fry spots across Western New York. Lent begins on February 22 and continue through April 6. (WKBW) - A fish fry dinner is a staple across Western New York all year round, but its popularity grows during Lent. Subscribe to support vital local journalism.BUFFALO, N.Y. "We are excited to have that opportunity to be in-person and indoors."Ĭharles Dunlap covers local government, community stories and other general subjects for the Tribune. "There were some people who would drive to the other end of the parking lot and have a picnic because they still wanted to see their friends and dine in the parking lot, instead of inside," Pullins said. That didn't stop people from finding ways to come together, though. People missed that when it was drive-thru only," he said. "We hope that with it being back in-person, people will be able to sit and enjoy each other's company. Typical sales were 500 meals, but during pandemic years they usually hit 450, he said.įish fries are a community-building event, Pullins said. There were some minor impacts during pandemic years, at least at the Newman Center, Pullins said. Stadium Blvd., which is drive-thru only and all meals are $15.ĭepending on the venue, councils have sold between 500 and 1,500 meals. Gans Road, $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under March 17 at the Newman Center at 602 Turner Ave., $15 for adults, $10 for children and $12 for students and March 24 again from the Columbia Knights of Columbus Hall at 2525 N. Subsequent events are March 3 and March 10 at Father Tolton High School at 3351 E. Menus for all events are available through a news announcement on the Mizzou Knights council website.įriday's fish fry is drive-thru only from the Columbia Knights of Columbus hall at 2525 N. Otherwise, ticket sales are at the door while supplies last. Online sales close by about mid-afternoon. Tickets are on sale online for Friday's and the March 17 event. "There are a lot of people who have been missing (dine-in opportunities) over the years," Pullins said.Īll fish fry events are served 4:30 to 7 p.m. Two of the five events still are drive-thru only this year. This marks the first year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the three councils have hosted dine-in events. The three Knights of Columbus councils in Columbia generally are within the borders of the city's three Catholic parishes.įrom 2022: What to know about Columbia fish fries this Lenten season NEW 165 shares By Amy Sherman BAY CITY, MI- It’s obvious that Michigan loves its fish fry. Fish fry events were happening during Lent even before Pullins joined the Knights of Columbus 15 years ago, he said. Stephen's Council 4102 fish fry, Bay City. The outreach and fundraising event is a longstanding tradition for the Columbia councils, said Patrick Pullins with the Mizzou Knights council. This year heralds the return of in-person fish fries, a tradition held during Lent, during which many Catholics abstain from consuming meat on Fridays. The three Knights of Columbus councils in Columbia are ready for the Lenten season, which officially begins for practicing Catholics on Wednesday.
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