Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - Non-Profit Organization
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About this run
🎅🎄 What to Expect at the Grand Rapids Santa Parade! 🎄🎅 The magic of the holiday season is coming to downtown Grand Rapids! The Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade returns on November 21, bringing festive fun and Christmas cheer to families from across West Michigan. Santa is making the journey all the way from the North Pole to celebrate with us! He’ll arrive at Rosa Parks Circle around 6:30 p.m., just in time to join the City of Grand Rapids for the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6:45 p.m. And that’s just the beginning! This FREE community event will feature: More than 50 festive parade entriesA special visit from SantaA children’s letter-writing station with free USPS delivery to the North PoleFamily-friendly activities following the tree lightingPlenty of holiday magic throughout downtown Bring the whole family, bundle up, and join us as Grand Rapids lights up for the holiday season! 🎄🎅
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Training needs depend on the official distance and course. Use the registration page for distance details, then build a plan that matches that distance.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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