Holy Rollers make 1st appearance at Pierogi Parade

July 29, 2011 (WHITING, Ind.)

The Holy Rollers are nuns from the Carmelite Order of St. Joseph. They were on roller skates, making their first appearance in the parade.

The Peirogi Festival is a celebration of Whiting's Eastern European heritage. Among the attractions are 19 peirogi vendors serving polish dumplings stuffed with an assortment of fillings including alligator.

The festival runs through Sunday in downtown Whiting.

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