Annual walk on the Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids to raise autism awareness

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The 2025 Bridge Walk for Autism gets underway at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Blue Bridge in downtown Grand Rapids.

Hope Network is hosting the event, and organizers expect more than 1,700 people to participate.

After the walk, there will be a free Sensory Friendly event at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. It's designed for children with autism and their families. Exhibits will be adjusted with softer lighting, reduced noise and hands-on activities.

Pre-registration was required.

Here are more details from the event webpage.

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