Become a TOURIST, see your city, soak in all you can and picture yourself in the next chapter of your life. This year discover the perfect living environment, check out the culture centers and learn more about city living!
City guides will be on the busses to answer questions, talk about the wonders of the city, how to live in it and how to ENJOY it!
ADMISSION
$10.00 for all 3 days. Purchase a wristband at any of the properties on the tour. Ride the tour busses and visit the properties all weekend.
FREE PARKING & BUSSES
Park in any of these conveniently located parking areas
City Lot Area 7 is south of Michigan and north of Pearl
Northwest lot is behind Boardwalk Condominiums, enter off Mason street between Monroe and Ottawa.
BUSSES
The DASH busses will be marked PARADE OF DOWNTOWN LIVING and one comes along approximately every 20 minutes from each stop on the tour.
The wristband is required to ride the busses.
The busses will run ½ hour later each day to get you back to your car.
VOLUNTEERS
Tour guides will be on the busses to answer questions, talk about the wonders of our fair city; how to live in it and how to ENJOY it!
YOU could volunteer and get a free pass for the weekend!
Call 616 459 3133 for details.
DWELLING PLACE
Dwelling Place Grand Rapids
Dwelling Place improves the lives of people by creating quality affordable housing, providing essential support services and serving as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization.
The $10.00 admission supports Dwelling Place.
After only 4 Parades nearly $30,000 has been donated to Dwelling Place.
SPECIAL EVENTS
“Tourists” are invited guests to these events.
Wristbands required.
Friday, June 11
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Gallery
Cocktail Party
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dwelling Place Art Exhibit and Open House
For many artists, downtown Grand Rapids is home. Visit an available Dwelling Place artist live/work space and enjoy the work of local artists and refreshments.
62 S. Division Avenue at Avenue for the Arts.
Saturday, June 12
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
38 Commerce
Rooftop Champagne Brunch
12 PM – 2 PM
Boardwalk Condos
Free grill-out and drink specials on
JD Reardons' restaurant deck in the pool courtyard
[Free Parking]
11 AM – 1:00 PM
The Fitzgerald
A free lunch will be served on the Green Roof Terrace.
Sunday
12 PM – 2 PM
Boardwalk Condos
Free grill-out and drink specials on
JD Reardons' restaurant deck in the pool courtyard
[Free Parking]
