that is dumbest move they could ever make. buffalo = city of alcoholics. bars are some of the only businesses that thrive here. if people can’t drink at the so-called “party” in the plaza, they will go drink at a bar.
edit: and what kind of parents would bring their kids to this? when you can’t even bring chairs. you’re gonna just stand around with your kids until 10 or 11 at night in front of the arena?