Event

Boom Days 2023

Boom Days Buffalo, an annual celebration of Spring marking the removal of the ice boom, is happening on Saturday May 20 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm at Silo City in Buffalo. The full list of events, times, and locations can be found at www.facebook.com/BoomDaysBuffalo.

Tickets are just $10 and are available through the Facebook page.

Rick Smith, along with Paul Dyster and others, put together the first Boom Days celebration in 2001. Its our regions unique way to be thankful for the end of our strong winter and welcome spring, Smith said. Were going to toast spring, see some fantastic bands, launch the boom ball, watch fireworks, and have a blast!

The day-long, family-friendly event will feature:
- Live performances by The Barroom Buzzards, Yellow Jack, and Captain Tom & The Hooligans;
- The launch of the boom ball from the Edward M. Cotter Fireboat (weather-permitting) and a toast to spring with Flying Bison Brewing Co.;
- A parade through the grounds of Silo City with The Brass Machine;
- An interactive celebration of spring on the Silo City great lawn with Hawk Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, WNY Book Arts Center, and more; and
- Fireworks to conclude the event.

Boom Days is sponsored by Rigidized Metals, Lyceum at Silo City, Flying Bison Brewing Co., The Big Easy in Buffalo, and Skylighters.