716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers
- Date
- August 2nd
- Time
- 4:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Age
- Ages 0–12
- Cost
- Optional VIP experience available; general admission not specified
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202 · Directions
Canalside
This waterfront festival marks America’s 250th anniversary with live entertainment, historical interpretation, family activities, military heritage, food, and fireworks. Programming spans Canalside and the Naval Park, encouraging families to visit the museum ships, Waterway of Change, the Buffalo Heritage Carousel, Explore & More, and other waterfront partners.
Historical reenactors represent periods from the American Revolution through the Cold War. Educational exhibits include Seat of the Empire: Paths Through 250, while cultural performances and a headline concert by Avalanche—the 10th Mountain Division’s rock band—lead into a waterfront fireworks finale.
The official producer advertises optional VIP tickets but does not clearly publish the general-admission terms on the inspected page.