Members of the North and South Riverdale Little Leagues come together to start their season off with the annual parade down Riverdale Avenue on Saturday.
Photo by James O'Connor
Members of the North and South Riverdale Little Leagues hold the American flag aloft at the end of the parade.
Photo by James O'Connor
Marchers show their resolve as they pass by during the parade.
Photo by James O'Connor
All rise for the Star Spangled Banner at Sid Augarten Field.
Photo by James O'Connor
A Riverdale little league player throws the first pitch at Sid Augarten Field.
With clear blue skies and warm spring breezes, the North and South Riverdale Little Leagues gathered on Riverdale Avenue last Saturday for the annual parade that officially kicks off their season. Politicians marched alongside parents and players and when they reached Sid Augarten Field on Mosholu Avenue, the real reason for the festivities -- baseball -- got started in earnest. Photographer James O'Connor was on hand to record the event.