Mrs. Claus also has a special place in her heart and spoke about the importance of the sensory room at Proctors GE Theater.

The parade is now in its 104th year. (Nov. 21, 2025) ...

Columnist discusses light festivals, bazaars and Santa visits happening in Mecosta, Osceola and Lake counties.

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore, who will be the grand marshal of the Grand Rapids Santa Parade, weighs in on ...

Downtown Grand Rapids kicks off the season on Nov. 22, with more than a dozen communities hosting tree lightings through early December.

OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade Saturday will feature Santa’s sleigh with a refreshed ...

Enjoy one last relative-free weekend before the holidays start up with some of the awesome events coming to West Michigan.

The Gentex Santa Parade and annual Tree Lighting Ceremony are once again set to occur on the same day, officially kicking off the Christmas season in downtown Grand Rapids!

If you're looking for holiday gifts this season or even just interested in taking in the Christmas season, specialty markets across Michigan offer a chance to celebrate while supporting artisans and ...

It's all set for the evening of Saturday, Nov. 22, starting with the Santa Parade at 5 p.m. and the Christmas tree lighting ...

Grab your festive attire and warm outdoor gear because it's holiday parade season in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Mark these ...

The installation process, which involved a crane and boom lift to hoist the tree into position, began at 5:30 a.m. on ...