Grand Rapids will celebrate Memorial Day with lights event instead of parade
City of Grand Rapids
and last updated 2021-05-25 09:37:58-04
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â The City of Grand Rapids is partnering with the United Veterans Council of Kent County to celebrate Memorial Day with a Light Grand Rapids event throughout this upcoming weekend.
Itâs in lieu of a city-sponsored Memorial Day parade. City officials encourage residents to turn on a light, put out a flag or display other decorations to celebrate, a news release said Tuesday.
âWe do not want to see this important day go by without recognition,â said Evette Pittman, special events manager at the cityâs Office of Special Events. âWe want to show appreciation and remember the sacrifices of those who served our nation in a way that allows everyone in our community to participate in a safe way.â
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Grand Rapids authorizes return of dozens of events this year, including ArtPrize
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A picture from the Festival of Arts in 2019. The event was cancelled in 2020, but it was authorized to make a return summer 2021. (MLive File Photo)
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI Grand Rapids has given the go-ahead to dozens of events to return to the city this year, including ArtPrize, Tuesday night swing dancing and the Grand Rapids Pride Festival.
With COVID-19 vaccinations continuing to increase, city commissioners last week authorized numerous special events to take place from April through December.
“It is exciting to see the return of the events and activities that make Grand Rapids vibrant,” said Mayor Rosalynn Bliss. “With vaccinations and overall safety awareness on the rise, bringing our community together through these events will be a much-needed step towards rebuilding our local economy and city life.”
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