Grand Rapids - The Salvation Army Kroc Center


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<p>🎉&nbsp;<strong>The Kroc Block Party is Back – And Bigger Than Ever!</strong></p>



<p>Mark your calendars, Grand Rapids — the&nbsp;<strong>Kroc Block Party</strong>&nbsp;is back on&nbsp;<strong>Friday, August 15, 2025</strong>, and you’re invited to the biggest neighborhood celebration of the summer!</p>



<p>From&nbsp;<strong>5:30–8:30 PM</strong>, the Kroc Center campus will be transformed into a vibrant hub of fun, connection, and community — and the best part?&nbsp;<strong>It’s completely FREE.</strong></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">🌟&nbsp;<strong>What’s Happening at the Block Party?</strong></h3>



<p>This year’s event has something for&nbsp;<strong>everyone</strong>:</p>



<p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Outdoor Fun:</strong>&nbsp;Bring your friends and neighbors for the&nbsp;<strong>GIANT Slip &amp; Slide</strong>, basketball and volleyball courts, the playground, and plenty of yard games.</p>



<p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Community Booths:</strong>&nbsp;Visit booths from local partners, learn about resources, and connect with organizations serving our neighborhood.</p>



<p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Face Painting &amp; Photo Booth:</strong>&nbsp;Kids (and kids at heart) can get creative with face painting and snap memories at our&nbsp;<strong>photo booth</strong>.</p>



<p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Free Meal for Every Guest:</strong>&nbsp;Each guest will receive a&nbsp;<strong>free hot dog or slice of pizza meal</strong>&nbsp;to enjoy during the event.</p>



<p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Community Movie Night:</strong>&nbsp;As the sun sets, we’ll wrap up the evening with an outdoor showing of a&nbsp;<strong>family favorite</strong>on our amphitheater screen.&nbsp;<em>Tentative start time is 8:45 PM.</em>&nbsp;Free popcorn for the&nbsp;<strong>first 100 guests</strong>!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">💙&nbsp;<strong>Why We Do It</strong></h3>



<p>The Kroc Block Party isn’t just an event — it’s our way of saying&nbsp;<strong>thank you</strong>&nbsp;to this amazing community. It’s a chance for neighbors to connect, families to make memories, and first-time visitors to discover everything the&nbsp;<strong>Kroc Center</strong>&nbsp;has to offer.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">📅&nbsp;<strong>Join the Fun!</strong></h3>



<p>📍&nbsp;<strong>Grand Rapids Kroc Center</strong>&nbsp;– 2500 S. Division Ave.<br>📆&nbsp;<strong>Friday, August 15, 2025</strong><br>⏰&nbsp;<strong>5:30–8:30 PM (Movie at approximately 8:45 PM)</strong></p>



<p>Whether you’re coming for the slip &amp; slide, to enjoy your free meal, or to watch the movie under the stars, we can’t wait to see you here.<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1AwnShfwBf/">RSVP on the Facebook Event page here!</a></p>



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<p>🎉&nbsp;<strong>More details (and a few surprises!) will be shared soon</strong>&nbsp;— so keep an eye on our website and social media for updates as we get closer to the big day.</p>
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