BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Chippewa Street Alliance announced Buffalo Bills block parties will return to Downtown Buffalo for six games this season.
The first block party will be on Monday, September 11 when the Bills take on the New York Jets in the season opener.
"It’s a game atmosphere without actually being at the game." said event organizer and owner of Soho Buffalo, Jay Manno. "It’s Buffalo. We are a great town to party in and we love our sports teams."
Chippewa will be closed from Delaware to Franklin and there will be:
- Two LED video walls
- Live game sound
- DJ during commercial breaks
- Special effects
- Cornhole tournaments
- 50/50 raffle and more
Organizers say you can also watch, eat, and drink inside any of the following participating bars and restaurants before during and after the game:
- Rec Room Buffalo
- Soho Buffalo
- 67 West
- D-Tour Bar & Grill
- Buffalo Tap House
- The Banshee Irish Pub
"On a Monday night most of these places wouldn’t be open so it finds business for them," Manno said.
The block party is a concept that was developed by Chippewa businesses in partnership with the City of Buffalo during the Bills playoff run in January 2021. It allowed the bars and restaurants to host socially distant outdoor viewing parties while COVID-19 restrictions were in place and have continued although restrictions have been lifted.
The other block parties will be held rain, sun, or snow.
"If you were actually at the game … you’re staying if its raining," Manno said.
The other five block parties will be held during the following games:
- September 24 when the Bills take on the Washington Commanders
- November 5 when the Bills take on the Cincinnati Bengals
- November 26 when the Bills take on the Philadelphia Eagles
- December 23 when the Bills take on the Los Angeles Chargers
- January 7 when the Bills take on the Miami Dolphins
Tickets for all six block parties are on sale online here. Tickets start at $10 and go up to $20 per seat/$200 for VIP table. Only people aged 21 and over will be allowed to attend.
