GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This year's Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade and tree-lighting will happen the evening of December 7.
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Organizers made a joint announcement on social media with the City of Grand Rapids Friday morning.
The parade kicks off at 5 p.m. followed by the tree lighting at Rosa Parks Circle at 6:45 p.m.
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