ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Bills fans can see the team back in action at Highmark Stadium for the Return of the Blue & Red practice!
Luke Cerrone, a bartender and cook at O'Neill's Stadium Inn, says he's excited for the return of football.
"August comes around, you can smell it in the air. Football is here," Cerrone said. "We got a lot of new additions to our team, new changes. We're ready for a new atmosphere and try to put away things of the past and build something new."
Cerrone's mother, Peggy, owns O'Neill's Stadium Inn. She says they're doing everything possible to ensure Bills fans have the best time.
"We're making sure we have enough staff, enough food, enough wings, make sure that we have enough alcohol, and make sure we're ready so that everybody can have a good experience," she said.
The Erie County Sheriff's Office wants you to remember a few safety measures before you head to practice on Friday.
"It's going to be hot. So definitely plan for the heat, sunscreen, and lots of water," said Lt. Jeremy Lehning with the Erie County Sheriff's Office. "As far as our traffic patterns around the stadium, they're going to be the same as they were last year."
Stadium lots open at 3 p.m. and gates open at 4 p.m. The practice runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Buffalo Bills Foundation.
"Practice is two hours, so plan to be here ahead of time and make sure you give yourself plenty of time," said Lt. Lehning. "Know where you're seating and how it corresponds with lots and the gates it's going to help you out a lot."
