Families and friends made their way to Eastway Lanes on Saturday for annual tradition on the lanes.
Saturday was the first of two weekends for the 73rd Brothers Bowling Tournament.
44 teams signed up for to see how they fared. Each team bowled six games. Generations of families were a part of the action.
Teams will bowl again next weekend before the top scorers are finalized for this years event.
Erie Sports Now John Lydic threw out the ceremonial first ball to begin the tournament.