Hollyhock Lane Parade

Hollyhock Lane Parade Anyone/everyone is welcome to participate in our parade. There is no cost to join . We line up at 8 am at Calvin and Alexander and march at 8:30 am sharp.

If you bring a large float or vehicle, please approach the intersection from the West (MLK Park). Longest continuously running neighborhood 4th of July Parade in Michigan! Tons of fun for "kids" of all ages! This neighborhood parade was first organized during the Depression for neighborhood kids in Grand Rapids, MI. Decorate the kids' bikes or bring a unique float and join us as we celebrate our N

ation's Birthday and the Freedom we all share! This event is coordinated by a dedicated "team" of volunteers who live on or near the parade route year round. Please contact [email protected] or call (616) 425-9331 for more information. Click on the link below for the Hollyhock Lane Parade Route Map

07/04/2024

Thanks again for a lovely morning of live music and the encore performance!

A little history for you in the parade poster from 1970. The speaker of the day was Gerald R Ford. “We will always remai...
07/04/2024

A little history for you in the parade poster from 1970. The speaker of the day was Gerald R Ford.

“We will always remain a liberty-loving nation, tolerating no dictatorships. We appreciate more than ever the real meaning of "Liberty." This is an ALL AMERICAN FAMILY PATRIOTIC EVENT, COME.”

Evie and Liam have also helped out in previous parades and portrayed Miss Liberty and Uncle Sam this year in our 90th an...
07/04/2024

Evie and Liam have also helped out in previous parades and portrayed Miss Liberty and Uncle Sam this year in our 90th annual celebration.

Macie, Avery, and Nia have volunteered in the parade for many years by helping to carry banners and they did a great job...
07/04/2024

Macie, Avery, and Nia have volunteered in the parade for many years by helping to carry banners and they did a great job this year as the spirits of ‘76. And they nailed the flag raising in front of a record sized crowd. Way to go girls!!!

See you all in the morning!
07/03/2024

See you all in the morning!

07/03/2024

Come and listen to Pamela VanderPloeg speak of the rich architectural and cultural history of the the three neighborhoods that surround Hollyhock Lane (Eastown, King Park, and Ottawa Hills). The ceremony begins following the parade at around 9:20 am in the alley.

Do your kids know that they could win $20 or more by decorating and entering a float in the Hollyhock parade? They could...
06/30/2024

Do your kids know that they could win $20 or more by decorating and entering a float in the Hollyhock parade?

They could buy a lot of candy and still have money left over for their college fund. Satisfy their sweet tooth and help them prepare for their future by encouraging them to decorate and enter a float in this year's parade. See our flyer for details. Bring your floats to the staging area (Calvin & Alexander) by 8:15 AM this Thursday morning.

It is a big election year, so we anticipate a lot of political candidates from all walks of life to join us for our even...
06/03/2024

It is a big election year, so we anticipate a lot of political candidates from all walks of life to join us for our event. It is also our 90th celebration of community. Below are some general details, but if you are running for office, simply show up. Candidates who are running in an upcoming election should line up along Calvin just south of Alexander. If you are planning to bring a vehicle, trailer, or boat?, please approach the intersection of Calvin and Alexander from from Hall Street (South). Participants start to congregate around 8 am. Parade starts promptly at 8:30.

We are open to all who want to participate in our event and there has never been a fee to participate. We have no corporate sponsors. We are an ALL VOLUNTEER run organization that relies solely on donations from our community to keep this historic event alive. Anyone and everyone can donate by visiting www.tinyurl.com/hollyhockparade

See you in just over a month from today! And remember, no throwing candy from a moving vehicle. That is a bad idea, right?

05/19/2024
04/21/2024

Help to plan this year's Hollyhock Lane Parade on Sunday, May 5th from 7-8 PM. Contact us for more details: [email protected] or (616) 425-9331

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03/26/2024

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