SPECIAL EVENTS, TOWN CELEBRATIONS & CONTESTS
Notice: At the time of listing our 2021 events, we continue to be in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In all efforts to stay connected within our community, we decided to list our typical event dates in hopes they may be able to take place and reunite us again soon in the year. Stay connected with us by checking out our Recreation website for the most up to date news on programs and events https://grandislandny.myrec.com
April
Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. at Veterans Park 1717 Bedell Rd
May
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES: 10:00 a.m. at Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Park located at the intersection of Baseline Road & Grand Island Boulevard
June
TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS: Last Tuesday in June through second Tuesday in August
June and July concerts start at 7:00 p.m.; August concerts start at 6:30 p.m.
Town Common 2255 Baseline Rd.
FISHING CONTEST: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fisherman’s Landing
RELAY FOR LIFE: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (midnight) at Veterans Park 1717 Bedell Rd.
July
THE DICK BESSEL RUN & KIDS RACE: 9:00 a.m.
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: 10:00 a.m. start, parade route along G.I. Blvd.
YOUTH CHAIR DECORATING CONTEST: at 7:00 p.m. at Town Commons
PADDLES UP NIAGARA: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Beaver Island State Park
August
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 6:00 p.m. at Town Common 2255 Baseline Rd.
November
VETERANS DAY SERVICES: November 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Park
December
LIGHT UP THE BOULEVARD: Visit G.I. Chamber website for more info – www.gichamber.org