Like many large cities, numerous festivals have become part of the
Buffalo's culture and tradition. Though most of the festivals occur during the summer months, the city has recently pushed to have winter festivals as well, in an effort to capitalize on the region's snowy reputation.
Summer festivals
Allentown Art Festival – largest festival of the year; held on the second weekend of June in the Allentown neighborhood
The BASH[1] – military-themed fundraiser; proceeds go towards vital disaster preparedness education and response in Western New York communities
Saint Patrick's Day Parades – In addition to the parade held in the downtown area on a Sunday either before or after March 17, the "Old Neighborhood" parade is held the day before in the southern part of Buffalo, which is heavily populated by ethnic Irish residents and where the first parades were originally held.[18][19]