City of Tonawanda Mayor hopes to extend Canal Fest contract

TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 40th year of Canal Fest has been going strong this week, welcoming hundreds of neighbors to the Tonawandas.

Canal fest has been a mainstay at the border of the Tonawandas for decades. However, there was uncertainty about whether the City of Tonawanda would participate in the festivities this year.

Mayor of Tonawanda John White says the council was originally concerned with security and location of rides. A lot of children gathering and causing...