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People pack downtown Grand Rapids to celebrate Fourth of July with annual fireworks show FOX17 and last updated 2021-07-03 21:52:37-04 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Crowds of people celebrated the Fourth of July at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in Grand Rapids on Saturday. The Grand Rapids fireworks, presented by Soaring Eagle Casino, returned after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 concerns. This yearâs event was the first large-scale gathering held within the city since Michigan lifted all coronavirus restrictions in June. âTo be honest with you, probably 60 days ago I didnât think this was going to happen,â said Russ Hines, CEO of Riverbank Events and Media. âWhen the governor eased the restriction and we realized we could have large gatherings again, we went into hyper-fast mode to try and figure out how to make this happen.â ....
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 Updated 12:40 PM; Today 11:38 AM 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) Facebook Share 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.” ....