Ethnic Heritage
Irish Famine Memorial

From the mid-to late-19th Century, the Buffalo Waterfront became one of the world's largest inland immigration ports. Many immigrants from Ireland sailed across the Atlantic and continued their journey to the eastern ports of North America and onward to Western New York. Those entering the country through the port of New York often crossed the State on the Erie Canal in search of work. Thousands of Irish settled, here, at the site of this monument.

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Buffalo Greek Festival - Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 1-3, 2012

Our Greek Community welcomes you to our 35th Annual Greek Fest! Our Festival heralds the beginning of the festival season on the Niagara Frontier. We are the beginning of many such events for the entire family to attend and experience the beautiful diversity of the people of our area.

Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church. Step into our culture and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy – Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music, and dance a little!

Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 1-3, 2012

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