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Peace Bridge Shines Bright for the Buffalo Bills as Team Heads to Jacksonville for Playoff Game
Iconic bridge to be illuminated in red, white and blue for the January 7th game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars
BUFFALO, NY/FORT ERIE, ON – The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority will light the Peace Bridge in red, white and blue in support of the Buffalo Bills’ first NFL postseason appearance since 1999. The Peace Bridge will be illuminated the evenings of Friday Saturday, and Sunday (January 5-7).
“Fans throughout Western New York and Southern Ontario have waited for this exciting moment for a very long time” said Chairman Tim Clutterbuck. “We’re thrilled to do our part in supporting the Bills, and can’t wait to cheer them on in the playoffs on Sunday. Go Bills!”
For specialty lighting occasions, the Peace Bridge is illuminated along the bridge arches, truss, and spine, and can include intermittent color animation. Light shows commence at dusk and continue until 1:00 a.m. (EST).
About the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority
The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, a binational bridge authority, has owned and operated the Peace Bridge since 1933. The bridge, which was opened to traffic in 1927, spans the Niagara River between Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York, and is a key international border crossing.
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January 3, 2018