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Parks commission approves regatta, criterium and proposed multi‑day art fair permits
Summary
The East Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Commission approved renewal permits for the regatta and the Gaslight Village criterium and voted to permit a proposed three‑day East Grand Rapids Fine Art fair in June 2026, while directing staff to work with organizers on traffic, parking and safety conditions.
The East Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Commission voted Nov. 24 to approve three special‑event permit requests for next year: the returning regatta at John Collins Park, the Gaslight Village criterium bicycle race and a proposed three‑day East Grand Rapids Fine Art fair in June 2026.
Derek, Parks and Recreation director, told the commission the regatta is a long‑standing September event and that staff recommended renewal after a successful 2025 run that used the high school pool as a backup due to algae in the lake. On the criterium, the event organizer said 2025 had…
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