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SUMMARY:Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade
DESCRIPTION:What you can expect at the 2024 Grand Rapids Santa Parade:\n\n\n\n\nThe Gentex Santa Parade in downtown Grand Rapids is moving to Saturday\, December 7th beginning at 5 pm. Thanks to the Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa will be traveling from the North Pole to join us for this special event that will light up the streets of Grand Rapids for families from all over West Michigan. Santa will be exiting his sleigh at Rosa Park Circle at approximately 6:30 pm and joining the City of Grand Rapids for the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6:45 pm.\n\nThis FREE community event will have over 50 entries in the parade and family fun activities following the tree lighting ceremony. There will be a special station for children to write letters to Santa with First United Methodist Church and free delivery from USPS.  Downtown Grand Rapids will be full of Christmas joy as the community comes together to celebrate the holiday season. As an added bonus Rosa Park Circle Ice Rink will be opening after the tree lighting ceremony. Gentex Corporation will be offering free cookies! Free coffee and hot chocolate will be available.
URL:https://www.grsistercities.org/event/gentex-grand-rapids-santa-parade/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Mexican Holiday Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Mexican Holiday Traditions\n\nJoin Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park as they celebrate La Posada\, a Mexican Christmas tradition that is celebrated with songs and gatherings that emphasize community. Guests can also attend a hands-on workshop to create papel picado\, a traditional Mexican decoration used to add color and festivity to celebrations.\n\nCommunity Partner: Hispanic Center of West Michigan\n\nComplimentary programming for all. No additional ticket is required. \n\nCelebrating Mexican Holiday Traditions
URL:https://www.grsistercities.org/event/celebrating-mexican-holiday-traditions/
LOCATION:Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park\, 1000 East Beltline Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Ukrainian Holiday Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Ukrainian Holiday Traditions\n\nThe Ukrainian Society of Michigan is excited to present a special performance celebrating Ukrainian Christmas traditions\, featuring a Vertep\, a theatrical Christmas tradition. This captivating performance will bring to life the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine through vibrant costumes\, singing\, and storytelling. Alongside this vibrant reenactment of Ukrainian culture\, we will also share a selection of classic American Christmas songs\, including the iconic Carol of the Bells\, originally the Ukrainian folk song Shchedryk. This will be a joyous celebration blending Ukrainian and American holiday traditions through music\, theater\, and community spirit.  Then\, the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum\, located in the Detroit area\,  will join local Ukrainians in Grand Rapids to share the culture of Ukraine.  Come learn a traditional Ukrainian children’s Christmas carol\, explore Ukrainian musical traditions and have fun making a Christmas spider to take home.\n\nCommunity Partner: Ukrainian American Archives & Museum | Ukrainian Society of Michigan\n\nComplimentary programming for all. No additional ticket is required. \n\nCelebrating Ukrainian Holiday Traditions
URL:https://www.grsistercities.org/event/celebrating-ukrainian-holiday-traditions/
LOCATION:Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park\, 1000 East Beltline Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sister Cities Summer Solstice
DESCRIPTION:SISTER CITIES SUMMER SOLSTICE \nA Festive Celebration of Global Rhythms and Flavors \nPresented by Grand Rapids Sister Cities International \nHonoring former Mayor Rosalynn Bliss \nCelebrate the coming of summer with world music\, dance\, activities\, bites & sips \nCash bar \nThursday\, June 12\, 2025 \n5 – 8 PM \nDeVos Place Ballroom A \n303 Monroe Ave NW \nGrand Rapids\, MI 49503 \n  \nAdvance tickets are available until June 11: https://bit.ly/GRSCISolstice  \nMembers – $25 \nNon-Members – $50 \nTo purchase a membership: https://www.grsistercities.org/memberships/ \nDay of tickets: \nMembers – $50 \nNon-Members – $75 \nDisclaimer: Please be advised that the City of Grand Rapids budget does not receive any funding from funds raised. All of the proceeds from this event are directed to the Grand Rapids Sister Cities programs.  Any financial support provided by our donors and supporters is greatly appreciated and is essential to the continuation of our programs and services. Thank you for your support! \n  \nGrand Rapids Sister Cities International  \n“Building Bridges Through Culture\, Art\, Education\, and Development” \nGRSCI Mission\, Vision\, and Values\nMission Statement: “To build relationships between Grand Rapids and its sister cities by promoting understanding and mutual respect through exchanges in culture\, art\, education\, and community and economic development.“ \nVision: GRSCI envisions fostering global relationships and mutual understanding by building bridges between Grand Rapids and its Sister Cities. These relationships aim to create meaningful exchanges in culture\, education\, arts\, community\, and economic development\, promoting shared respect and learning.
URL:https://www.grsistercities.org/event/sister-cities-summer-solstice/
LOCATION:DeVos Place\, 303 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49503\, United States
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