BUFFALO, N.Y. — After closing to skaters during the blizzard and after for damage, the ice at Canalside reopened with a big party on Friday.
The Buffalo Waterfront was hosting a "Buffalo Strong" skate from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday night.
A $1 from admission as well as funds raised through a raffle for a signed Dion Dawkins helmet and signed Stefon Diggs football will be donated to the American Heart Association.
That donation is being asked to recognize those who died to cardiac events during the blizzard, as well as Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest on Monday night.
“We are thrilled to get skaters back and provide a place for Buffalonians to come together at the Ice at Canalside,” said Lauren Moloney-Ford, General Manager, Buffalo Waterfront.
“On top of skating, ice bikes, bumper cars and igloos, we will be offering several promotions for everyone to take advantage of between now and the end of the skating season.”
Ice Fest will also be returning Jan. 13 to 15 with ice sculptures, ice carving demo, vendors, beer, wine, DJ and more.
The ice will be open the following hours through Feb. 26:
- Monday: CLOSED, leagues and private parties welcome
- Tuesday: CLOSED, leagues and private parties welcome
- Wednesday: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Thursdays: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Fridays: 1 to 10 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sundays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Special Hours of Operation:
- January 16th: 10 a.m. to 7p.m.
- February 20th – 23rd: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- February 24th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.