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Festival Fest: the Unofficial start to summer

It is the unofficial start of summer, though we are officially ready for it.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This is Festival Fest! The greatest thing to happen to Monday since the three day weekend on a three day weekend.

It is the unofficial start of summer but we are officially ready for it.

Here are some events for the weekend of June 1st and 2nd.

Saturday:

  • Water Lantern Festival returns to the Outer Harbor.
  • 100 American Craftsmen brings its wares to Lockport
  • Buffalo Greek Fest
  • Run the 'Burg storms Hamburg

Sunday:

  • Buffalo Pride Parade on Elmwood Ave
  • Buffalo Pride Festival at Canalside
  • Taste of Tonawanda Gateway Harbor Park
  • Girls on the Run 5K UB North Campus

And here are some of events submitted by you to our email festivalfest@wgrz.com:

  • Alden Concert in the Park is Wednesday, May 29th
  • Also on the Wednesday, Vets and Vettes super cruise honors veterans  
  • Rally for Rescued Pets Saturday in Lackawanna
  • Homecoming on Main celebrates Williamsville on Saturday
  • 4th annual Allegany Garden Festival blooms on Saturday

No meat raffles. You'll have to bob for pork chops on your own time.

And that's Festival Fest.

If you have a second between firing up the grill or roasting a marshmallow—take a real quick second to honor the men and women who have given their lives so we can enjoy this day and all the rest here in the good old U.S.A.

Make it a great day and a great week. 

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