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Bills add Canadian anthem ahead of Lions game. What to expect Sept. 13

When the Detroit Lions face off against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Sept. 13, fans will hear two national anthems before kickoff. The Bills announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9, that they.

When the face off against the  will perform the American anthem while Canadian band will perform the Canadian anthem.

While unusual for NFL teams to play both anthems, Buffalo is located on the Canadian border near Niagara Falls.

U.S. and Canadian based hockey teams typically play both anthems because of the large numbers of players from each country.

The For the first time in Highmark Stadium history, we will celebrate the American and Canadian anthems during pregame.

We can’t wait to have Bills fan Auliʻi Cravalho and at our home opener! — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) The Bills in August announced an to three major Canadian markets in an effort to expand their fan base.

"Canada has always held a special place in the

Tensions have been high between the United States and Canada since U.S. President Donald Trump signed an  renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid a trade battle with Canada.

The original name predates the Canadian province and has deep Native American roots. Canadian officials have said they will continue to refer to the lake as Lake Ontario.

What is the Canadian national anthem?

The U.S. anthem is "The Star Spangled Banner. "

“O Canada” was proclaimed Canada's national anthem in 1980, a century after it was first sung in 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, and the French lyrics were written by Adolphe-Basile Routhier.

Lyrics for the anthem are:

"O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command.

"With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide,

"O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. "

Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.

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