THE TONAWANDAS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Canal Fest of the Tonawandas will look different this year.
On Tuesday, the City of Tonawanda Common Council and the Canal Fest Board of Directors voted to shorten the summer tradition to six days instead of eight in the city.
North Tonawanda celebrations will still be the traditional eight days.
City of Tonawanda mayor John White says, "I feel bad knocking it down a few days but for the city it's the best thing to do."
The city expressed concerns about paying overtime and having enough staff for last year's event.
The festival will run July 15th-20th in the City of Tonawanda and July 13th-20th on the North Tonawanda side.
Canal Fest is an annual event that unites the Cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda, promoting the community, supporting local downtown businesses, raising funds for nonprofit organizations, and providing entertainment for residents of both cities.