www.comstockparkdda.org • Summer - July 1, 2023
Second annual (return of) Mill Creek Days August 10-12 meteorologist emeritus. Kids will have a chance to decorate a bike Saturday morning and ride in the parade. One bicycle will be given away and free bicycle helmets for kids to the first 20 who participate. The 5k run will take place on West River Drive and the White Pine Trail.
Mill Creek Days returns to Comstock Park on Thursday – Saturday, Aug. 10-12, 2023. Mill Creek Days returned last year after a more than 20-year hiatus. A planning committee has been working since January to build on the success of last year’s Mill Creek Days, sponsored by the Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority. This year a beer tent, children’s activities, 5k run, pop-up market, and five live bands will perform. There will also be more food trucks and vendors, an expanded Renaissance Faire and more craft vendors. Mill Creek Days will
once again kick-off with the Comstock Park Rotary BBQ on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Live music including the return of the Grand Rapids and District Pipe Band and four classic rock, country and blues bands will perform on Thursday and Saturday (see full schedule on page 4). The popular Comstock Park Community Celebration returns on Friday, Aug. 11 with many giveaways and activities for kids ending with the Movie in the Park featuring “Luca.” Saturday’s parade will have a later noon start time led by Bill Steffen, WOOD TV 8 chief
“We’re trying to build on the success of last year’s event.” said Rich Frey, chairperson of the Comstock Park DDA. “Our momentum took a bit of a hit when it literally rained on our parade, but we have enlisted the area’s premier meteorologist as the Grand Marshal and are hoping that helps us stay dry this year. We’ve expanded the number of attractions and look forward to three funfilled days in downtown Comstock Park.” More volunteers are needed to assist in the smooth running of activities during Mill Creek Days. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Dawn Swafford at dawnswafford@edwardjones.com or check the Mill Creek Days Facebook page for links to sign up.
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