Happy Birthday GRR! The Grand Rapids Airport is Celebrating Turning 60 With a Big Party

Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford International Airport is turning 60 you're invited to the birthday party!

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This free, family-friendly community event will take place on National Aviation Day, August 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Ford International Airport's 60th Anniversary Community Celebration will held in the airfield for the community to get the unique chance to experience aircraft up close.

The birthday bash includes:

• Staged Aircraft Displays
• Aero Med Landing
• Firetruck Truck and Airport Runway Snow Plow Displays
• Food Trucks
• Live Music
• Outdoor Games
• Face Painting and Airbrush Tattoos
• Free swag and giveaways

GRR's community partners include:

• West Michigan Aviation Academy
• Northern Jet Management
• Ward Aviation
• AvFlight
• Aero Med
• Grand Rapids Public Museum
• MayDay
• TechnicAir
• Delta Air Lines
• Signature
• Women in Aviation
• OtterAir
• Grand Rapids Children's Museum
• TSA
• Universal Forest Products
• GE Aerospace
• Cascade Township Fire Department

For food trucks, you'll find:

• Bigfoot Burger Co
• Bonhomie's Catering and Food Service
• Bumblebee Ice Cream Truck
• Kona Ice of Lowell
• Pronto Pup Grand Rapids
• Taste Of Toya’s World,LLC

According to GR Kids, guests can park for free at the Economy Lot.

Find out more about Gerald R. Ford Airport's 60th Birthday Celebration here.