Fireworks will illuminate the sky once again this year during 4th of July celebrations at Ah Nab Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids, presented by Amway. A parade will kick off the celebration Wednesday, July 4 at 5 p.m. on the corner of Lyon and Monroe NW. The parade will continue down Monroe Center to Veterans’ Memorial Park, 101 East Fulton St., where men and women who have served in the U.S. military will be honored. Live music and children’s activities will follow in Ah Nab Awen Park, 303 Pearl St. NW, at 6 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 10:30 p.m. All activities are free and open to the public.
Additional sponsors for this year’s event are currently being sought. Interested businesses should contact Ed Kettle at 616-734-9622. To participate in the parade, contact Ed or visit http://www.4thofjulygr.com/assets/501329/4th_of_july_parade_application.pdf for the parade participation application. Anyone can participate: businesses, churches, non-profit groups, families and individuals.
Stay tuned for more 4th of July details – coming soon!
CONTACT:
Katie Blough
Amway Public Relations
616-787-1322
katie.blough@amway.com