After an April 26 washout, Riverhead Little League celebrated its delayed season opener Saturday evening at Stotzky Park.
Festivities began with a followed by a fundraising raffle, music and food at 5 p.m., followed by the traditional parade and opening day ceremonies, which kicked off at 6:30.
Little Leaguers took the field with gusto, high-fiving adults lined up along the third-base line and running around the perimeter of the infield. Once in formation, the teams saluted the flag. Then North Shore Christian Church Pastor Jerry Halpin offered the opening prayer. League president Allison Caserta welcomed the crowd, which included Suffolk County Legislator Catherine Stark and Riverhead Town Board members Bob Kern, Joann Waski and Denise Merrifield.
RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.
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