Canalside to Host Tall Ship, Fit Fest & Free Activities July 6-7
Buffalo Waterfront will host Tall Ship, Lettie G. Howard, along with a variety of free activities at Canalside July 6- 7. Visitors can step back into history and board the Tall Ship for free tours throughout the day, or book private tours aboard the vessel. The Lettie G. Howard is the sole surviving example of a Georges Bank fishing schooner with a homeport of New York City. The Lettie G. Howard was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989 and has been completely restored.
“We’re pleased to bring back a Tall Ship to Canalside and offer free tours to the public, alongside free cultural and fitness activities,” said Lauren Ford, general manager, Buffalo Waterfront. “The tall ships are always draw and we’re looking forward to an exciting holiday weekend at the waterfront.”
The rescheduled Fit Fest, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, will also take place Sunday, July 7. With free back-to-back fitness classes, giveaways and healthy snack samplings, participants can try out various local fitness studios and classes.
The weekend will also feature:
The I Love NY Activation Experience on the Great Lawn, featuring interactive exhibits highlighting points of interest around New York
Indigenous Cultural Education & Sports Experiences, with dynamic storytelling on the history of lacrosse along with basic skills workshops, curated by Kakekalanicks
BuffaLove apparel available for purchase
A patriotic sand sculpture by Eric Jones
Food and drink specials at Resurgence at Canalside
Independence Day Weekend @ Canalside Schedule Saturday, July 6
Tall Ships 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Private sails available
1 p.m. to 6 p.m. - FREE public tours available
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Private sails available I Love NY Activation Experience
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kevin Shandy’s Roots of the Creator’s Game: Lacrosse Workshop and Game Activity
10:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.