BUFFALO, N.Y. — ​Not only was it 716 Day, this past Friday, it was also Christmas in July in Buffalo.

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins and his Dion’s Dreamers Foundation hosted a Christmas in July event along North Park and Hertel Avenues Friday.

The event celebrated all things Buffalo, from local businesses to restaurants, and so much more. People were able to enjoy food and drinks, live music, entertainment and a visit from Santa himself.

Proceeds from the event went to Dion’s Dreamers.

"You know, I can't do it all by myself, I have a great team,” Dawkins said. “I have a lot of great people around me to help me do great things and just to be able to do something like this just from playing ball, I mean, I'm beyond happy, and humbled that I'm even allowed to be hosting an event. The number one thing about this event is just to see the different cultures and all the different groups of people coming together as one and just enjoying 716 day together."

The Dion's Dreamers Foundation provides mentorship and support to young men and women in underserved communities, as well as mental, financial or physical hardship.

Dawkins is entering his fifth season in the NFL with the Bills.