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Grand Island Recreation Department
SPECIAL EVENTS, TOWN CELEBRATIONS & CONTESTS

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.

Winter: (Month & Time TBA)
RECREATION OUTDOOR EXPO: Saturday Nike Base Park 3278 Whitehaven Rd.
March/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.
RELAY FOR LIFE: Annual location varies
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.
PADDLES UP NIAGARA:  7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 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 – https://gichamber.org/



Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
  Information only
Sunday Family Swim 2023-2024  
N/A N/A Su  11/05/2023 - 04/28/2024
11:00 AM - 02:45 PM

Grand Island High School - Pool
$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
Swimming at the High School pool: Enter through door #21. See flyer for more details
Swimming Information Only
 
  Information Only
Easter Egg Hunt 
N/A N/A 03/29/2024
09:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Veterans Park
$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
 
  Information Only
Memorial Day Service 
N/A N/A 05/27/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Charles N. De Glopper Memorial Park
$0.00 R
 
  Information Only
Dick Bessel Independence Day Run and 4th of July Parade Information only 
N/A N/A Th  07/04/2024
09:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Parade
$0.00 R
9am Dick Bessel Run. 10am Parade. Road closures start around 8am. re-open around 1130am
 
  Information only
Golden Age Center- Holiday Happenings 
N/A N/A Sa  10/19/2024
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Community Center (Rental For Organizations Only)
$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
 
  Information Only
Veterans Day Ceremony 
N/A N/A 11/11/2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Veterans Park
$0.00 R, $0.00 NR