WATCH: Dion Dawkins awarded 'Key to the City' in downtown celebration

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Dion Dawkins holds the 'Key to the City' in Niagara Square in Buffalo Friday, November 14, 2025 Photo credit City of Buffalo

Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon awarded the 'Key to the City, honoring Buffalo Bills offensive tackle and founder of Dion’s Dreamers, Dion Dawkins on Friday in Niagara Square.

The public celebration featured a live performance of the National Anthem by Sydney Sterlace, finalist from Season 26 of NBC’s The Voice, a curated lineup of Buffalo food trucks, and a special Dion’s Drifting Cars photo experience.

Watch the complete ceremony here:

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