Massive Boat Parade Organized in Erie Canal By Bills Mafia

It is one of the most fun, new traditions that have started in Western New York. The greatest football team of all time has a fan base that kicks off their season ON THE WATER.

Kicking off the 2025 football season in true Buffalo style, the parade invites fans, families, and boaters from all around to come together on the waterfront for an unforgettable. If you have a boat you can join the fun and get in line by Riverworks and join the parade. It lasts about 90 minutes and the vibe is electric--boats are decorated, people are throwing footballs, the beers are flowing. It is really a great time and if you have never been out there.

If you DO NOT HAVE A BOAT and you do not want to rent on that is okay, Riverworks is where the viewing party will be and you can either bring a chair or just watch on the patio as the boats go on by. The first 250 boats who register get a welcome pack and commemorative flag (below) that will be sent to the address you register with to hang from your vessel! Also, a 35 dollar donation is suggested. You can see all the details here for you.

4th Annual Mafia Boat Parade

Saturday, September 6, 2025

There is going to be a pre-party the night before as well:

· Pre-Party: Friday, September 5, 2025 – Resurgence Brewing Company

· Mafia Boat Parade: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Buffalo RiverWorks & Waterfront

Every year, the money raised from the Boat Parade goes to a local charity in the Western New York area and this year the money will go to The Firefighter Arno Memorial Fund.