Grand Rapids Santa Parade Is November 23

The Art Van Santa Parade is Saturday, November 23, in Grand Rapids!

The Grand Rapids parade, which was founded in the late 1800's, will be hosted by the Grand Rapids Jaycees.

It takes nearly 100 volunteers to make the parade possible.

The Grand Marshall of the Art Van Santa Parade is Disney's Peyton List, who plays Emma Ross on the show "Jessie".

This year's paraded features 10 bands, 4 musical acts, multiple large balloons, live reindeer, and more.

The parade begins at 9:00am. See a map of the parade route below and learn more here.

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