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Tonawanda council to 'reimagine' Canal Fest with shorter schedule, street-only events and new safety measures
Summary
Council members described a one-year reimagining of Canal Fest that shifts some events to North Tonawanda, confines most activity on Niagara Street to staged events, adds physical barriers and restricts alcohol/cannabis in parks; legal staff will draft required contracts.
City of Tonawanda council members discussed plans to “reimagine” Canal Fest for a one-year pilot, shifting some activities to North Tonawanda, condensing entertainment and tightening safety and site rules, Mayor (name not specified) and council members said Tuesday night.
Council members said the city will open its Canal Fest events on Tuesday just before the parade, while North Tonawanda will host some earlier activities beginning Sunday. The council discussed limiting Niagara Street to organized events — “there’s gonna be nothing on Niagara Street except for events” — and installing cement barriers at key intersections to prevent vehicles…
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