Buffalo celebrates 250 with Red, White and West 

The public is invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during Red, White and West 250, a communitywide semiquincentennial celebration set for July 3-5 in Buffalo.

The event begins July 3 with a screening of a new documentary about the Hole in the Wall. Activities continue July 4 with the Fourth of July Parade, themed “Stars and Stripes West,” beginning at 10 a.m. along Main Street and Crazy Woman Square. The parade will feature community groups, businesses and organizations.

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Buffalo Chamber of Commerce President Candice Christensen said the celebration will offer several days of activities for residents and visitors.

C. Christensen

Activities will take place at locations across Buffalo, including Main Street, Crazy Woman Square, Prosinski Park and the Johnson County Courthouse. A concert featuring rising country music star Cole Goodwin is scheduled for 4 p.m. July 4 at Prosinski Park.

Organizers are seeking parade entries and vendors to participate in the celebration. Registration remains open until 5 p.m. June 26 through the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. Click here. 

For tickets to Cole Goodwin and to learn more, click here.