On Saturday, December 1, 2007, Buffalo Place Inc.
will present the 2007 Downtown Christmas Tree
Lighting Celebration. This annual holiday event is
held at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza (Main at
Chippewa Street) and marks the official opening of
the free ice-skating season at Rotary Rink. Festivities
begin at 5:00 p.m. with free ice-skating. At 6:00 p.m.,
Buffalo Place officials will countdown the lighting of
the tree and Santa Claus will light a fireworks display
over Fountain Plaza.

Distinguished guest speakers at the event include
Anthony J. Colucci III, President and Vice Chairman
of Buffalo Place Inc. and Michael T. Schmand, Executive Director of Buffalo Place Inc. The guests will speak briefly and then lead a countdown to the official lighting of the Christmas Tree and an amazing fireworks display over Rotary Rink. Immediately following the Tree Lighting, the fun continues with visits with Santa, holiday gifts and free ice-skating. There is a $2.00 skate rental fee for children and $3.00 skate rental fee for adults. Bring your own skates and enjoy free ice-skating. Santa and his elves will visit with children from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The 2007 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration is proudly produced by Buffalo Place Inc.