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Rosa Parks Circle Ice Skating To End On March 3rd

Wendy Reed — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:30:12 +0000

You only have a few more days to enjoy ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids. The city announced today that they will be closing down the skating rink on Sunday, March 3rd. The popular winter downtown destination has had some issues due to the weather over the last couple of years. [...]

How The Ice Stays Frozen At Rosa Parks Circle

Craig Russell — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:32:35 +0000

Look outside. The weather is frightful today. It’s only going to get worse tomorrow. Almost 60 and thunderstorms. Makes you wonder about things like “How does the ice at Rosa Parks Circle stay frozen?” Well, say no more, I have the answer for you. Actually I didn’t do all the heavy lifting, the lovely and [...]

Rosa Parks Circle Ice Skating To Start November 30th

Wendy Reed — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:29:53 +0000

A fun-filled evening for the family is planned for November 30th to kick off the holiday season in Rosa Parks Circle. A few of downtown's most popular holiday events (the GRAM Tree Lighting, the opening of Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink, and the free horse-drawn carriage rides) will be combined to make it into an event to truly kick off the holiday season in Grand Rapids.

Win Whitecaps Tickets And Meet The Fox Sports Detroit Girls Friday Downtown!

Craig Russell — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:57:30 +0000

The Fox Sports Detroit girls will be making a special appearance at Rosa Parks Circle Friday afternoon with Whitecaps tickets and your chance to get pictures! The scenery might be pretty good! Win Whitecaps tix for knowing trivia answers, and meet the sexy ladies from FSN Detroit! It starts at 12:30 with MLive’s Todd Chance. [...]

Griffins Great Skate This Weekend!

Craig Russell — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:30:37 +0000

Here's a chance to meet some of YOUR Grand Rapids Griffins and skate for a good cause! The Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation will hold the Great Skate Winterfest this weekend. All events take place at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. Everything starts at noon on Saturday, with the 24 hour skating marathon getting underway at 10pm Saturday night! Meet local celebs including the Fox Sports Detroit girls!

Step Out To Fight Diabetes Walk Saturday!

Craig Russell — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:46:45 +0000

You might not have diabetes, but someone you know or love does. I have Type 2 Adult Onset Diabetes. That’s why I will be at the Step Out To Fight Diabetes walk Saturday at Rosa Parks Circle. Please come out, walk, donate, and help. You can find out more about the walk here “Register Today, [...]

Laughfest Is Underway…And WFGR Got On FOX 17 News Last Night! (Video)

Craig Russell — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:44:45 +0000

Yes, even though the Earthquake and Tsunami have hit Hawaii, Laughfest is underway here in good ol’ reasonably safe Michigan! The WFGR Chicken “Cluck” hit the Opening Ceremony for Laughfest, which was the new world’s record for tossing rubber chickens! Cluck was joined by his buddy Peter Griffin…and got on FOX 17 news last night! [...]

Laughfest Kickoff TONIGHT 7:30 @ Rosa Parks Circle With WFGR!

Craig Russell — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:58:28 +0000

Here’s a little taste of what to expect….