Grand Rapids Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
November 22, 2025
The Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade in downtown Grand Rapids is moving to Saturday, November 22nd, beginning at 5 pm. Thanks to the Grand Rapids Jaycees, Santa will be traveling from the North Pole to join us for this special event that will light up the streets of Grand Rapids for families from all over West Michigan. Santa will be exiting his sleigh at Rosa Park Circle at approximately 6:30 pm.
This FREE community event will have over 50 entries in the parade and family fun activities following the tree lighting ceremony. There will be a special station for children to write letters to Santa with free delivery from USPS. Downtown Grand Rapids will be full of Christmas joy as the community comes together to celebrate the holiday season.
Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade Route
The parade will begin at approx. 5:15pm, stepping off from the intersection of Division Ave and Michigan St.
Travels south on Division Ave to Pearl St.
Turns west on Pearl St. to Monroe Ave.
Turns south on Monroe Ave to Rosa Parks Circle.
Santa will exit his sleigh and be on site for the Christmas Tree Lighting and to meet with children!
