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Cascade Township invites the community to its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 am Monday, May 25, outside the Cascade Library, 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE. 

Guest speaker will be Steve Prince, Major (Retired) and National Director of Warriors Set Free. 

Officiating the ceremony will be Township Supervisor Grace Lesperance, with Chaplain Tim Dieffenbach of the Cascade Fire Department 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.

Join fellow Mahjong enthusiasts on Tuesdays at 1pm throughout the summer for some free fun! 

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

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.

Cascade’s annual Independence Day Celebration is set for Saturday, July 4, 2026. 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 1 pm, just in time to enjoy an evening barbecue and head over to the Amway headquarters in Ada (7575 Fulton Street E) for our joint fireworks show.

Parade Participation Registration

If interested in participating in Cascade Township's Independence Day Parade, fill out the form here: 2026 Cascade Township Independence Day Parade Registration. 

The registration deadline is Friday, June 26. The lineup for the parade is 7:30 am at Thornapple Covenant Church. No registration is needed to participate in the Bike Parade which starts at 8:30 am and lines up at Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church at 8 am. 

For questions, email Sydney Aubert at saubert@cascadetwp.com. 

Cascade Recreation Park Free Family Fun!

Bring the family to Cascade Township's Easter Egg Hunt on March 28, 2026 at 10 at Cascade Recreation Park located at 3810 Thornapple River SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. The event is free! 

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!