Fuller Avenue Church

Happy 4th of July! Great times were had walking the parade with King Park Neighbors at the 90th Hollyhock Parade!
Our own Pastor Nate DeJong-McCarron gave the invocation on Hollyhock Lane.

Check out this great opportunity in the Fuller/Boston Square community!

Hollyhock Lane Parade - Volunteers Needed!

For over eighty years, the Hollyhock Lane Parade has welcomed each Fourth of July morning on the streets of the Ottawa Hills neighborhood, just a few blocks from Fuller Avenue.

Started as a bike parade for kids in 1934, it was a way to entertain the kids at little cost during the Great Depression. It has become the longest-running continuous Independence Day parade in Michigan. Bikes are still prominent, but so are kids’ floats, Fire and Police vehicles, antique cars, Scouts and church groups, elected officials and candidates for office. Basically, if you show up, you can be in the parade.

Ceremonies following the parade are held in Hollyhock Lane, between Calvin and Giddings Avenues. A great jazz combo, coffee and cookies for the adults and popsicles for the kids, cash prizes for the best kids’ floats, some patriotic sing-alongs and a short address provide an opportunity for neighbors to gather, chat and reflect on the real meaning of the day.

Volunteers are needed to walk in the parade to throw lots of candy into the crowd! Meet at East Congregational Church (1005 Giddings SE) at 7:30 am to line up.

Looking forward to having the Critter Barn join us tomorrow at Fuller Neighborhood Nights - You're Invited - Summer 2024!!

This is an annual favorite so you don’t want to miss it!

King Park Neighbors Boston Square Neighborhood Association - Amplify GR River City Scholars Charter Academy Hall Street Bakery

Groundbreaking ceremony at MLK Park.
It’s great to see a longtime dream become reality.

Another Dumpster Day in the books!
“Thank you so much for doing this”
was the most often heard phrase.
Nearly 100 neighbors served, 5 dumpsters filled, 1 very full recycling container. 3 trailers of metal, 1 trailer of electronics and more!

Happy Easter!
Christ has Risen!
Join us to celebrate at 10am!

The rain didn’t stop the fun!
About 300 people ate a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, and many more came to participate in the hunt!
Thanks to all the volunteers!
King Park Neighbors, East Congregational Church, Grand Rapids Urban League, Grand Rapids Friends of Parks, Last Mile Cafe and Fuller Friends and Neighbors.