DATES & TIMES:
August 24, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
August 25, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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LOCATIONS (3):
This year's festival will be at three Riverwalk locations: 555 Monroe, Sixth Street Park and Canal Park. All three are connected and within walking distance.
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ABOUT THE EVENT:
You're invited to celebrate our riverfront at this free music and art festival. Join us for two full days of fun for everyone!

WHAT TO EXPECT:
- International and Local Art Installations
- Live Music and Entertainment
- Aerialists + Circus Performers
- Local Food Trucks
- Free Activities for Everyone

LINE UP + SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
Stay tuned as we release the full line up and list of activities.

REFRESHMENT ZONES (GRAB N GO DRINKS)
Want to drink at the festival? Check out these SIX bars for grab n go adult beverages: City Built Brewing, Embassy Suites, Garage Bar & Grill, Linear, Noodlepig and SpeakEZ Lounge. https://bit.ly/rrdrinks

DOG FRIENDLY:
This event is dog friendly as long as they're well behaved, leashed and cleaned up after.

GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL:
Parking at street meters is recommended. Meters east of Division Avenue are free after 5 pm. Meters west of Division Avenue charge until 6 PM (download the "MOTU" app to pay by credit card). View additional parking options at https://bit.ly/parkgr

PARKING LOTS:
Ellis Parking Company - MSU
432 Monroe Ave NW
7 minute walk from 555 Monroe

DeVos Place Ramp
238 Michigan St NW
9 minute walk from 555 Monroe

Government Center Ramp
300 Monroe Ave NW
11 minute walk from 555 Monroe

Area 7 DASH Parking ($4 full day rate)
301 Mt Vernon Ave NW
16 minute walk from 555 Monroe or Free Shuttle every 15 min.

Area 9 DASH Parking ($3 full day rate)
250 Seward Ave NW
20 minute walk from 555 Monroe or Free Shuttle every 15 min.

FREE DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE (DASH BUS)
Free shuttle service every 15 mins to the festival from DASH lots with low parking rates. Plan your route at https://bit.ly/dashbus.

PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER:
This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any photo/video, please inform the photographer/videographer with the DGRI badge.

Return to the River is produced and managed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.