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Grand Rapids Santa Parade Gets New Name & Updated Date For 2022
More changes have been announced for the Grand Rapids Santa Parade presented by the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber.
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When is the Grand Rapids Christmas Parade?
The Grand Rapids Junior Chamberback in July originally announced a 'Save The Date' For December 3rd.
In August, the date for the parade was updated, and the Santa Parade for Grand Rapids will now be held on Saturday, November 19th.
When is the Grand Rapids Santa Parade in 2022?
The organizers have also announced the parade's new name, The Gentex Santa Parade - Presented by the GRJC. Previously the parade had been known as the Art Van Santa Parade, but Art Van went out of business in 2020 just before the pandemic.
The 101st Grand Rapids Santa Parade is now the Gentex Santa Parade! Big thank you to Gentex Corporation for being our Title Sponsor.
What is the theme for the Grand Rapids Santa Parade this year?
The organizers had also previously announced that this year's theme would be 'Christmas Around The World.'
Hello Friends! We are thrilled to announce the 2022 GR Santa Parade planning is in full force. This year's theme is "Christmas Around the World". You can expect to see lots of updates this year as we welcome new traditions and embrace our local community...stay tuned and help us by sharing the good news!
You can keep up with the Santa Parade on their Facebook page here: GR Santa Parade
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