A friendly rivalry took center stage Friday in Dunmore as Fidelity Bank and Peoples Security Bank & Trust held their third annual Bankers’ Water Balloon Battle on the 100 block of West Drinker Street. With both banks located directly across the street from each other, the Dunmore Police Department temporarily closed the block to allow employees from each institution to take part in a lighthearted water balloon battle. Proceeds raised by participating employees will benefit Bread Basket of NEPA, supporting their efforts to combat food insecurity in Lackawanna County.
Water balloons wait in buckets before the 3rd annual Banker’s Balloon Battle on Drinker St. in Dunmore on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Peoples Security Bank & Trust’s employees throw water balloons during the 3rd annual Banker’s Balloon Battle on Drinker St. in Dunmore on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Participants of the 3rd annual Banker’s Balloon Battle on Drinker St. in Dunmore on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Fidelity Bank employees carry tubs of balloons to the sidewalk in preparation of the 3rd annual Banker’s Balloon Battle on Drinker St. in Dunmore on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Proceeds raised by participating employees benefited Bread Basket of NEPA. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Fidelity Bank employees throw water balloons during the 3rd annual Banker’s Balloon Battle on Drinker St. in Dunmore on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Peoples Security Bank & Trust’s Mark Gallagher carries water balloons to the sidewalk during the 3rd annual Banker’s Balloon Battle on Drinker St. in Dunmore on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Fidelity Bank employees lob balloons to Peoples Security Bank & Trust’s employees side of the street during the 3rd annual Banker’s Balloon Battle on Drinker St. in Dunmore on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Collectively, around 100 people participated in the event. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)