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Peace Bridge Shining for USS Little Rock
Iconic bridge illuminated in blue, red and gold for Commissioning Ceremony
BUFFALO, NY/FORT ERIE, ON – The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority will light the Peace Bridge in blue, red and gold for the commissioning of the USS Little Rock LCS-9, a ceremony that will commemorate the warship’s entry into the U.S. Navy’s fleet. The sold-out Commissioning Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, December 16th, at Canalside in downtown Buffalo, next to the ship’s namesake, the USS Little Rock CLG-4.
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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December 15, 2017