Main article: History of Grand Rapids, Michigan Native American settlement A 1772 engraving showing Odawa attire of the period.įor thousands of years, succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples occupied the area.
President Gerald Ford, who is buried with his wife Betty on the grounds of the Gerald R. Grand Rapids was the childhood home of U.S. However, the most common nickname, the nickname applied by locals and Michiganders far and wide, is "GR," simply calling it by its initials easily being as prevalent-if not more prevalent-in the local vernacular of West Michigan as calling it by its given name "Grand Rapids." The city and surrounding communities are economically diverse, based in the health care, information technology, automotive, aviation, and consumer goods manufacturing industries, among others. Other nicknames include "River City" and, more recently, "Beer City" (the latter given by USA Today and adopted by the city as a brand). A historic furniture manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies and is nicknamed "Furniture City". Situated along the Grand River approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of Lake Michigan, it is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, as well as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest. Grand Rapids is the central city of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, which has a population of 1,087,592 and a combined statistical area population of 1,383,918. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 198,893 which ranks it as the second most-populated city in the state after Detroit. Grand Rapids is a city and county seat of Kent County in the U.S. June 27, 2023: Tunes N' Tales by Tricia (Kids' Concert)Įach concert is held at the Allendale Community Park Bandshell at 6676 Lake Michigan Drive. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact the Township Community Coordinator, Elizabeth Szymanski, atĦ1 or This email address is being protected from spambots. 10:15pm) for a fantastic firework display. Join us at the APS K-8 campus (10505 Learning Lane, Allendale, MI 49401) at dusk (aprox. Join us at the park bandshell for a FREE concert from 11am-1pm featuring John and Tamara Andrews. Allendale Car Show (Contact Ensing's Auto at 61 for entry).
Matrix Entertainment: inflatables, carnival games, caricature artists, and more!.We will have food, games, and fun for all ages. The activities will be held from 11AM-2PM at the Allendale Community Park, 6676 Lake Michigan Drive. We are pleased to announce the return of the Activities in the Park and Fireworks during the Allendale Fourth of July Celebration!
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