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Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sat, Nov 21

Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Downtown Grand Rapids — Grand Rapids · Kent Co. · Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids' Santa Parade, followed by the Rosa Parks Circle tree lighting.

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