GR A250

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07/28/2026

July 4 may be behind us, but Democracy Café is still on the move! 🇺🇸☕️

There are plenty of opportunities to engage with Democracy Café this year. Pop-ups at events and community gatherings across Grand Rapids are creating welcoming spaces for people to connect and explore the ideas that continue to shape our communities today.

Stop by an upcoming event, or submit a request to have Democracy Café be part of your own gathering.

See events and request the Café for your event at gra250.com/democracy-cafe

07/24/2026

The July 4 celebrations may be over, but the work of building a stronger Grand Rapids continues. 💪

This week's One Small Step: Invite someone new into the conversation.

Ask a neighbor you don’t know well to grab coffee, sit down with a coworker whose perspective differs from yours, or check in with a friend you haven’t talked to in a while. Taking time to truly listen helps build understanding and trust across our community.

You never know what ideas one conversation can spark, or what change may come from it.

07/18/2026

There’s no feeling quite like celebrating the Fourth of July in the streets, under the warm summer sun, with your friends, family and neighbors. 🇺🇸

Grand Rapids showed up and showed out to celebrate our country’s Semiquincinetennial. Across neighborhoods and generations, we came together as one community with the shared goal of celebrating where we’ve been and how we can shape the future together.

Every Fourth of July reminds us we’re all created equal — but especially on this momentous 250th Independence Day.

So, here’s to 250. Here’s to Grand Rapids. Here’s to you. ❤️

Made in collaboration with Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation

07/15/2026

What has shaped Grand Rapids into the city it is today, and where do we go from here?

Join us this Thursday, July 16 at Wealthy Theatre Annex for The Momentum Lecture Series: “Why Grand Rapids?” This thought-provoking community dialogue will explore the history, identity and future of Grand Rapids through the lens of culture, education and Black excellence.

This session invites participants to reflect on the city’s legacy while engaging in meaningful conversation about opportunity, equity and community transformation. Learn more at facebook.com/GRMiFi

07/08/2026

This July 4 weekend was one to remember! 🎉 Citizens across Grand Rapids of all ages and backgrounds gathered to celebrate America's Semiquincentennial in a number of ways. We watched parades, talked democracy at Democracy Café pop-ups across the city, enjoyed a brilliant fireworks show and live orchestra at Picnic Pops, and committed to taking small but mighty steps toward making a positive impact on our communities.

We'd like to extend a huge thank-you to the GR A250 team, including our awesome interns, for making this Independence Day such a success. This wouldn't be possible without our many volunteers, subcommittee and steering committee members, and of course, without YOU — the people of Grand Rapids. 👏

There's still plenty of celebration and civic commitment left for 2026! Be sure to visit gra250.com to learn more about how you can get involved.

07/04/2026

The day we've all been waiting for is finally here: America officially turns 250 years old!

For the past year, GR A250 has been building toward this moment.

Through conversations, celebrations, community events, shared stories and new experiences, people across Grand Rapids have come together to reflect on what connects us, what we value and the future we want to shape together.

Today, as we celebrate America’s 250th, we also celebrate the people who made this movement meaningful: Grand Rapids neighbors, families, organizations, volunteers, students, leaders and community members who showed up to participate in something bigger than themselves.�

This milestone belongs to all of us. Happy Fourth of July, Grand Rapids 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

Good food has a way of bringing people together. 😋

Grand Rapids Foodie Fest returns to Calder Plaza for a multi-day celebration featuring 40+ local food trucks and vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and flavors from across the community.

Come hungry and ready to celebrate! 🌮🍿🍕🍣

07/02/2026

Long before America was gearing up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Grand Rapids came together to mark the nation's 100th birthday.��

In 1876, residents decorated downtown streets, gathered for parades and festivities and celebrated the Centennial alongside communities across the country. More than a century later, that same spirit of community continues as we prepare to celebrate another historic milestone together this weekend.��

Swipe through for a look back at this monumental celebration 150 years ago!�

07/01/2026

Just 3 days to go, Grand Rapids! 🇺🇸🎆

Across Grand Rapids, communities are preparing to take part in America’s 250th anniversary. How will you celebrate?

Explore this week's events and ways to participate at gra250.com.

06/24/2026

This week’s step: Learn something new about Grand Rapids history.

Every city is shaped by its people's stories. Learning more about Grand Rapids’ past can help us better understand the realities that continue to influence the community today.

Visit a local museum or check out a book from @ GRPL or KDL to read about a piece of the city's history you never knew. 📖

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303 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Website

https://www.gra250.com/

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