Friendship Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Started in 1987, the Friendship Festival has enjoyed 20 years of growth and local impact to both sides of the Niagara River, located at the east end of Lake Erie. The Festival is marking the July 1st, 1867 birth of Canada, the July 4th, 1776, Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, and the War of 1812, a turning point towards friendship.
The War of 1812, one hundred and ninety-one years ago, started this unique friendship of Canada and the United States. The event that started the friendship was the signing of "The Treaty of Ghent" which took place on Christmas eve 1814, the message would not be received until January 1815. This saw the start of one of the world's longest friendships. The Friendship Festival celebrates Canada and the United States relationship and both countries continuation of this friendship into the future. Pay a visit to Buffalo's Riverside Park this 4th of July weekend. Here's the schedule of events.
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Dr.Kay
I remember the first couple of years, when the Norfolk Southern sent a beautiful steam locomotive and train for excursions around the Belt Line and also up to Lewiston. Hearing the steam whistle hooting all around Buffalo, for the whole weekend, was fantastic. Every ride was sold out, as I recall.
N-S has withdrawn their two historic engines from excursion service, after deciding that profit was more important than good will.
BY THE WAY - There will be a great CANADA DAY display of fireworks tomorrow, in Fort Erie. Broderick and LaSalle Parks are good places to view, if you don't want to cross the bridge.
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viking
Riverside Park also has a fireworks display, and entertainment. The free concerts are featuring great local bands, and the food is reasonable, not to mention the rides. The security has been really good and lots of families have been showing up.
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viking
Willy and the Reinharts were great Sunday, Crash Caddy was great Monday and I'm sure the Fourth will be just as good. Both bands played to the Kids and Seniors which was a nice touch and still rocked.
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