Rally by the River Days is back and better than ever! Kick off the weekend Friday night with the ringing of the Historic Town Hall Bell, live music, drinks, art, and a performance of "Bye-Bye Birdie." Saturday brings the Parade, Chicken BBQ, Kids' activities, a Rubber Duck Race, Plein Air artists, and more! Sunday wraps up with food trucks, the Puppy Parade, Cardboard Boat Regatta, and final showings of "Bye-Bye Birdie." Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Grand Rapids photo for a chance to be featured in our 2025 Calendar! It’s a weekend of fun, photos, and surprises you won’t want to miss!
Rally by the River Kick-off at Wright Pavilion Fri, July 11th 5-8pm
Come hang out on the beautiful towpath at the Wright Pavillion to kick off Rally by the River Days!
All proceeds benefit the Grand Rapids Arts Council. Beer, Elderberry Lemonade from Heban's and Dougaritas
will be available for purchase. Music by our very own Towpath Radio and live painting by Toledo Artist Teeth!
Leave your cooler but bring a chair and experience Grand Rapids.
Town Hall performance of "Bye-Bye- Birdie"
Long time favorite with three performances: Friday July 11th at 7pm
Saturday July 12th at 7pm and final performance on Sunday July 13th at 2pm
Tickets available at the door.
Long time favorite with three performances: Friday July 11th at 7pm
Saturday July 12th at 7pm and final performance on Sunday July 13th at 2pm
Tickets available at the door.
Rally by the River Days Parade Saturday July 12th at 10am
Join us for our Rally by the River Days parade.
Decorate your truck, car, boat, golf cart, bike-anything you like!
Children's Painting Rocks Craft Saturday July 12th 11-6:00pm
Join our local Arts Council Committee for a Painting Rocks Craft in the Old Fire Station.
Join our local Arts Council Committee for a Painting Rocks Craft in the Old Fire Station.
Kids Casting Competition on the Towpath 12pm
Another event for the kids! Kids compete to cast a line into a hula hoop. The hula hoop is moved further away after each round. The top three kids who cast the furthest into the hoop win a prize. Fishing poles provided.
Another event for the kids! Kids compete to cast a line into a hula hoop. The hula hoop is moved further away after each round. The top three kids who cast the furthest into the hoop win a prize. Fishing poles provided.
Buck-a-Duck Rubber Duck Race Saturday July 12th 3pm
That's right, it's back! $1 for 1 Duck (number). Stop by select Downtown Grand Rapids Shoppes to pick your lucky Duck numbers then join us at the Town Hall park Bridge as we drop 2,500 Rubber Ducks in the canal. 10 prizes total with 1st prize at $300 cash!
NEW THIS YEAR-
That's right, it's back! $1 for 1 Duck (number). Stop by select Downtown Grand Rapids Shoppes to pick your lucky Duck numbers then join us at the Town Hall park Bridge as we drop 2,500 Rubber Ducks in the canal. 10 prizes total with 1st prize at $300 cash!
NEW THIS YEAR-
Corn Hole Tournament on the Towpath July 12th 4pm-?
Grab a partner and head to Grand Rapids for their first annual Corn Hole Tournament!
Hotdogs and chips available by donation and beer available for purchase.
Grab a partner and head to Grand Rapids for their first annual Corn Hole Tournament!
Hotdogs and chips available by donation and beer available for purchase.
Grand Rapids 3rdAnnual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Sunday July 13th at 1pm
Your cardboard boat can range from canoes and kayaks to elaborate vessels shaped like guitars, ambulances and battleships.
Get those creative minds flowing! (Lifejackets are NOT provided at this event but are REQUIRED.)
Sunday July 13th at 1pm
Your cardboard boat can range from canoes and kayaks to elaborate vessels shaped like guitars, ambulances and battleships.
Get those creative minds flowing! (Lifejackets are NOT provided at this event but are REQUIRED.)
Puppy Parade Sunday July 13th at 4 pm
A parade sure to melt your hearts and lift your spirits! Join us as we showcase some of the cutest, fluffiest, and most charming puppies around! We will meet in the park by Town Hall, head East to the Mill House, over to the Towpath and back to the park for Puppy awards and snacks! Please join us as we celebrate our fury friends, who bring endless joy, wagging tails, and boundless energy into our lives! It will be a paw-some time!!! Stick around after for a few fun games for the pups (and you). Prizes will be handed out in the following categories: Most obedient, best parent/pup dress up, Oldest pup and more!
Please keep in mind there will be a crowd at this event. If your pup does not react well to crowds or people, this parade may not be a good fit. Remember, safety first!
A parade sure to melt your hearts and lift your spirits! Join us as we showcase some of the cutest, fluffiest, and most charming puppies around! We will meet in the park by Town Hall, head East to the Mill House, over to the Towpath and back to the park for Puppy awards and snacks! Please join us as we celebrate our fury friends, who bring endless joy, wagging tails, and boundless energy into our lives! It will be a paw-some time!!! Stick around after for a few fun games for the pups (and you). Prizes will be handed out in the following categories: Most obedient, best parent/pup dress up, Oldest pup and more!
Please keep in mind there will be a crowd at this event. If your pup does not react well to crowds or people, this parade may not be a good fit. Remember, safety first!