Grand Rapids Celebrates Memorial Day With City-Wide Light Event

Press release from the City of Grand Rapids:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids in partnership with the United Veterans Council of Kent County will celebrate Memorial Day with a weekend-long Light Grand Rapids event. The lighting event calls on all residents and businesses to light up their yards and houses during the Memorial Day weekend.

The United Veterans Council of Kent County has chosen to host a virtual event in lieu of its annual City-sponsored Memorial Day parade. To celebrate those who have served the country in a responsible and safe way, the City encourages residents to remember the country’s fallen heroes by turning on a light, putting out a flag or displaying other decorations.

“We do not want to see this important day go by without recognition,” said Evette Pittman, special events manager at the City’s Office of Special Events. “We 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.”

The City has committed to light up various public places such as the Blue Bridge, parking ramps and underpasses in addition to reaching out to private spaces for participation. Several confirmed sites participating in the lighting event include:

• McKay Tower
• Varnum sign
• Amway Tower
• Blue Bridge
• Gallery Parking Lot
• Bridge St. underpass

For more information on the Memorial Day Light Grand Rapids event, CLICK HERE.

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