On Friday, December 9, over 50 businesses will be participating in the 10th Anniversary of Shop South Buffalo (Holiday Edition). The annual holiday shopping event takes place at South Buffalo’s three business strips: Seneca Street, Abbott Road, and South Park Avenue.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Shop South Buffalo back for the 9th year,” said Buffalo Common Council Member and event sponsor Christopher P. Scanlon. “This event is a celebration of everything that makes South Buffalo great: community, our local businesses and giving back. As we know all too well, the pandemic isn’t behind us yet and that’s especially true for our businesses. It’s as important as ever that we support them by shopping local and that’s what this event is all about. We are committed to doing it safely by moving the kick off and post party outdoors and adhering to masking guidelines.”
After scaling back last year due to the pandemic, Shop South Buffalo is back in its full capacity this year, with COVID precautions in place:
- KICKOFF (moved outside): Join Councilmember Scanlon and the Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School Choir and Band for carols in front of the Irish Immigrant Memorial at the Buffalo Irish Center (245 Abbott Road) at 5:00pm.
- COMPLIMENTARY BUS SHUTTLES: Shuttles are provided courtesy of Mount Mercy Academy and Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School. Face coverings are required.
- POST PARTY (moved outside): 9:00pm on the heated patio of Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub (2134 Seneca Street).
- ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: Visit with Santa from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Dog Ears Bookstore (688 Abbott Road) and watch Kandy Kane, the World’s Largest Elf, bring some North Pole Magic to Castiglia Funeral Home (873 Abbott Road). Live music throughout the night in front of Blake Realty (880 Abbott Road).
- GIVING BACK: 1) Shop South Buffalo Basket Raffle to benefit the South Buffalo Community Table. Tickets are available beginning at 5:00pm on Blackthorn’s patio. Winners will be drawn at 10:00pm during the Post Party. 2) South Buffalo Roots, the folks behind the South Buffalo Irish Center, are collecting canned goods for the Community Table. Drop off your donations at Blake Realty (880 Abbott Road) from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. 3) Winter clothing drive at Dog Ears Bookstore & Café (688 Abbott Road). Please bring new items.
For a full list of participating businesses, promotions and shopping offers, visit www.shopsouthbuffalo.com.
