KELC EVENTS 

What: Kalamazoo Block Parties is a series of events that are designed to connect Community Police Officers with youth in the neighborhood.  The events last from 2 - 4 p.m., with the exception of the Halloween event on October 31.

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2020 Event Dates:

• Thursday, July 30 | Douglas Neighborhood | Interfaith

• Thursday, August 13 | Oshtemo Township | Canterbury Apartments

• Thursday, August 20 | Eastside Neighborhood | Eastside Neighborhood Association Building

• Saturday, October 31 | Edison Neighborhood | Urban Alliance

What: This parade is a way for companies and organizations to provide unique entertainment through a parody. The parade has been part of the Kalamazoo landscape for 35 years. It's a tradition and it is the funniest parade.

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2020 Theme: Hindsight is 20/20

Where: Lovell St. | from Jasper St. to Rose St.

When: Saturday, August 15 from 11 - 12:15 p.m.

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• The 2020 parade is going REVERSE. Unit's stand still while those viewing the parade do the walking on each side of the street.

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What: KalamaTopia is a makers-mart outdoor cold-air shopping event that kicks off the holiday season. The event is supported with a beverage tent, DJ music (perfect in the dark), and fun games that people like to play outdoors. 

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Where: 100 N. Kalamazoo Mall | Michigan Ave. to Water St.

When: Friday, November 15th from 5 - 8:30 p.m. (last call on beverages)

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