Gentex to Host Fireworks to Celebrate 50th Anniversary!

Display Scheduled for Last Night of Street Performers Series in Holland

ZEELAND, Mich., July 18, 2024 – Gentex Corporation will host a firework display on Thursday, August 15, at Kollen Park in Holland to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. The event will take place on the final night of the Gentex Street Performers Series presented by Downtown Holland.

“We wanted to do something special for our employees and the community to commemorate this milestone anniversary for the company,” said Steve Downing, Gentex CEO and President. “I hope everyone can enjoy this family-friendly event. We expect this show to be one to remember.”

The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. near Kollen Park. It will be set to music and last around 30 minutes. 

Prior to the fireworks show, the community can also enjoy the Gentex Block Party at the Holland Civic Center during the final night of the Street Performers Series. The Block Party will have live music, free hamburgers and hotdogs, Polar Patrol ice cream, food trucks, carnival and yard games, balloon sculptors, face painters and the Gentex prize wheel from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

This is the fourth year Gentex has sponsored the Block Party on the final night of the Street Performers Series and the first year the company became the title sponsor of this popular summer event. 

“This is the 20th anniversary of the Street Performers Series, and we are thrilled to be able to close out this year’s program with a special firework display from Gentex,” said Kara de Alvare, Marketing Director of Downtown Holland. 

Over the past 50 years, Gentex has grown from a small fire protection start-up to a 2-billion-dollar technology company and serves as Ottawa County’s largest employer. The company welcomes the community to join in the celebration of its golden anniversary on August 15.