Community Events

Celebrate community traditions all year long. 

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Tree Lighting Ceremony 
December 6, 2025 | 5:00 pm



Celebrate the holidays with a reimagined tree lighting ceremony on December 6 at 5 pm at the Cascade Historical Museum at 2839 Thornapple River Dr. Following the ceremony, Cascade firefighters will bring Santa to the Stone House - 2781 Orange Ave. - for hot chocolate and cookies with everyone. 

Don’t miss this beloved Cascade tradition, perfect for all ages!

 

 Independence Day Celebration - July 4, 2025

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Cascade’s annual Independence Day Celebration is set for Friday, July 4, 2025. This annual tradition begins with a hometown parade and continues with a street fair full of food, games, rides, and live music. The celebration wraps up at 2 pm, just in time to enjoy an evening barbecue and head over to Ada for our joint fireworks show.

 
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Event Schedule

Bike & Community Parade
Parade Route: Begins at Cascade Road & Burton Street, heads west on 28th Street, and ends at 28th & Thornhills Avenue. See map above.
Bike Parade: 9 am
Community Parade: Immediately follows

Parade staging begins at 7:30 am at Thornapple Covenant Church. Registration required.
Bike parade staging begins at 8 am at Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church. No registration required.

Street Fair & Festival

10:30 am – 2 pm
Friendship Park, Jacksmith Avenue, and surrounding properties
Enjoy:

  • Inflatables and kids’ rides in the Noto’s parking lot
  • Food trucks lining the street
  • Live music at the pavilion
  • Hands-on activities and entertainment
Book Sale

8 am – 3 pm
Wisner Center & Library Parking Lot
Hosted by Friends of the Library. Proceeds support the Cascade Branch of KDL.

Fireworks Show

6:30 pm: Live music at Legacy Park (Ada)
Fireworks to follow shortly after the band finishes at dark
Amway Headquarters, 7575 Fulton St. E, Ada
Cascade and Ada Townships co-host this evening finale. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Best viewed anywhere in downtown Ada.

Parade Participation

Bike Parade (No Registration Required)
Kids and families are encouraged to decorate non-motorized wheels including bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers.
Meet at 8 am outside Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (6655 Cascade Rd SE)
Reminder: Riders under 14 must wear a helmet, per Township ordinance.

Community Parade (Registration Required)
All floats and walking groups must pre-register.
Meet at 7:30 am at Thornapple Covenant Church (6595 Cascade Rd SE)
Register Here by Friday, June 26

Additional Information

  • From the intersection of Cascade Road and Burton Street proceeding east on Cascade Road to 28th Street, then proceeding west on 28th Street ending at Thornhills Drive will be closed from 8:15 am to 10:45 am for the parade. The route is marked in red on the map above.
  • Jacksmith Avenue will be closed to traffic for a safe, walkable festival space from 7:30 am to 3 pm for set up and removal of equipment and the street fair operation from 10:30 am to 2 pm.
  • Cascade Township offices will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.

Before registering review the official rules on the registration form. If you have questions, please contact the Township at 616-949-1500, or email reception@cascadetwp.com.

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PDF Icon4th of July Non Profit Participation Application
 

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Ceremony Program
Guest Speaker Profile

Cascade Township invites the community to its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 am Monday, May 26, outside the Cascade Library, 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE. 

Guest speaker will be Ron Jansen, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and author of 'An Otherwise Healthy Person: A Marine's Story of Going to Fallujah and Fighting to Come Home'.

Officiating the ceremony will be Township Supervisor Grace Lesperance, with Tim Dieffenbach of Thornapple Community Church providing the invocation. 

The event will also recognize members of McDonald-Osmer Post #451 of the American Legion, and include a color guard of 3rd Michigan Infantry Co. F Civil War reenactors, a flag raising by Scouting America Troop 345, and music by the Forest Hills Central High School Jazz Band.

Cascade's Metro Cruise &

Metro Cruise Warm Up

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Cascade is now partnering with the official Metro Cruise organization for the Warmup!
 

Local car enthusiasts will once again show off their vintage wheels at the 15th annual Metro Cruise Warm-Up, sponsored by Cascade DDA, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 from 4–8 pm in the parking lot of the Fowling Warehouse Grand Rapids! This free event is a collaboration between the Cascade Township DDA and MetroCruise. 

Visitors can expect to see as many as 150 unique autos from days gone by during the event. This event also features activities that will entertain the whole family, including balloon sculpting; live music, food trucks; and a merchandise tent selling Metro Cruise-related attire.   

Interested in showing off your wheels? Registration is first-come, first-served the day of the event.  Organizers will also be handing out commemorative 2025 Metro Cruise Warm-Up dash plaques to participants. The quantity is limited, so get there early! 

Join us Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12–7 pm at the same location for the MetroCruise Pit Stop Event, run by the official MetroCruise!

For more information contact: Manager Jade Smith at
616-949-1500 or by email at: jsmith@cascadetwp.com.

Visit: www.facebook.com/CascadeMetroCruiseWarmUp

Cascade Heritage Festival - September 20, 2025 5-9 pm

 

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Historic Stone House – 2781 Orange Ave
Free | Family-Friendly | All Ages Welcome

Now in its fifth year, the Cascade Heritage Festival invites community members of all ages to celebrate the unique character and history of our area.

The festival will feature:

  • A beer, wine, and cider tent
  • Local food trucks and vendors
  • Live music
  • ​Guided tours of the Stone House
  • Family-friendly activities
  • Access to the Cascade Museum and Cascade Christian Church Chapel

Come explore the past, celebrate the present, and enjoy a fun-filled day with neighbors, friends, and visitors.