Special Events- Town Celebrations

A large bunch of colorful balloons.
Grand Island Recreation Department
SPECIAL EVENTS & TOWN CELEBRATIONS

Stay connected with us by checking out our Recreation website for the most up to date news on events and programs  https://grandislandny.myrec.com.

March/April
EASTER EGG HUNT:  9 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 the second Tuesday in August. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. at Town Common 2255 Baseline 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.
TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS: Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Town Common 2255 Baseline Rd.
PADDLES UP NIAGARA:  7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Beaver Island State Park
August
TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS: Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Town Common 2255 Baseline Rd.
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 – https://gichamber.org/


Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Tuesday Summer Concerts 2026 
N/A N/A Tu  06/30/2026 - 08/11/2026
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Marion Klingel Town Common
$0.00 R
All concert start times will start 630pm and are subject to delay or cancelations due to weather conditions/rainouts.
 
  Information only
Golden Age Center- Holiday Happenings Community Event 
N/A N/A Sa  10/17/2026
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Community Center (Rental For Community Service / Non-Profit Organization)
$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
 
  Information Only
Veterans Day Ceremony 
N/A N/A 11/11/2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Veterans Park
$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
 
  Information Only
Light Up The Boulevard 
N/A N/A Sa  12/05/2026
03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Marion Klingel Town Common
$0.00 R, $0.00 NR

Information Only- https://www.gichamber.org/light-up-the-boulevard