No matter who you are or who you love, you’ll find a warm welcome in Grand Rapids. What was once a conservative Rust Belt town has transformed into a diverse, progressive and prosperous “new urban”…
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While the traditional one-day wedding remains the norm across the U.S., many couples are turning their weddings into a three or four-day lineup of events to give them more time to celebrate with…
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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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June 20-21, 2026 Saturday: Noon - 10 PM Sunday: Noon - 8 PM Calder Plaza Since 1988, the Grand Rapids Pride Festival has celebrated local LGBTQIA+ residents and their contributions to the fabric of…
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Grand Rapids is home to many locally owned and operated LGBTQIA+ businesses. The city is now a destination to live and work for people of all ages and identities as more inclusive businesses open…
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