GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – This snowstorm was the perfect way to welcome Santa back to Grand Rapids for the holidays! The Gentex Santa Parade is happening this Saturday night and leads up to the lighting of the holiday tree at Rosa Parks Circle.

Today, we have Russ, the parade organizer, with us along with Evette from the City of Grand Rapids and this year’s Grand Marshall, Lieutenant Pat Dean from the Grand Rapids Police Department.

Grand Rapids Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Saturday, Dec. 7
Parade kicks off at 5pm at Division and Michigan ends at Rosa Parks Circle
Tree lighting at 6:45pm at Rosa Parks Circle
GRSantaParade.com