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Happy 175th birthday, Grand Rapids!

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Happy birthday Grand Rapids!

Today the city marks its 175th anniversary!

Grand Rapids was incorporated as a city on April 2, 1850.

To celebrate the major milestone - organizers are putting on fun events throughout the year, including a mobile museum exhibit, digital collaborations and contests, and — of course— a birthday party!

Mark your calendars because that bash is happening Saturday - June 7 - at Rosa Parks Circle.

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