BUFFALO, N.Y. — Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo will be the scene of a Hanukkah Menorah lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday afternoon.
The event is sponsored by Chabad of Buffalo and will include treats and remarks by Mayor Byron Brown.
"Everyone is especially excited about Hanukkah this year,” said Rabbi Moshe Gurary, Director of Chabad. "People are preparing to celebrate with family and friends, to fill their homes with the light of Hanukkah, and there’s a palpable joy. The public Hanukkah celebration is about sharing this light and joy with the broader community and the entire city of Buffalo."
The ceremony will be immediately followed by a car Menorah parade heading to the Chabad Knesset Center in North Buffalo. The parade will travel along some of the city's main streets, including those in Allentown, the Elmwood Village and Hertel Avenue.
"The lighting of the menorah at Niagara square is a wonderful symbol of the religious diversity that is the hallmark of Buffalo, NY and of this great country," said Rabbi Moshe Gurary. "We are honored that Mayor Brown have chosen to host this celebration."
