The story of Grand Rapids cannot be told without acknowledging the tremendous contributions of women from the area and beyond. We honor them every day but especially throughout Women’s History Month…
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Grand Rapids loves a good music festival, and we host a diverse range of single-day and multi-day outdoor concert events each year. Gather your music-loving buddies, grab your sunscreen and get your…
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A case can be made that Van Andel Arena is the metaphorical heart of Grand Rapids. Its opening in 1996 helped kickstart a revitalization of the city’s downtown area, which is now filled with 200+…
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Sometimes the weight of life calls for a healthy dose of the best medicine out there: laughter. If you’re on the prowl for a proper belly laugh, there are multiple venues and performance groups in…
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Byron Center is a friendly, family-oriented community with a growing commercial presence. The 2015 opening of a Tanger Outlet Mall has drawn huge crowds to the area – and those that venture beyond the…
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Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Grand Rapids is a great place to host your wedding ceremony, with many and varied venues, expert planning help and lots of options for bridal showers…
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Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! Grand Rapids is a great place to host your wedding ceremony, with many and varied venues, expert planning help and lots of options for bridal showers…
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Chicago residents Shay Collins and Je-Shawna Wholley visited Grand Rapids for Pride and Juneteenth weekend in 2023. Seasoned travelers who’ve journeyed everywhere from Belize to New Orleans, the two…
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Juneteenth – short for June Nineteenth – commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863…
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Just as every couple is unique, so is every wedding. Some weddings include pets walking rings down the aisle, unique decor or themes, while others bring in cultural traditions that might be new to…
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