LaughFest goes primarily virtual for 2021
The event will run March 11-14 this year
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and last updated 2021-01-27 05:59:45-05
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Organizers say the seriously funny LaughFest will go on this year but will go primarily virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event raises money every year to support programs for Gilda s Club Grand Rapids, which offers free emotional and grief support for people and loved ones battling cancer. They are also celebrating their 20th year this year. Gilda s Club Grand Rapids opened to the public on February 1`5, 2001.
âItâs been a tough year, yet we remain âin this togetherâ and look forward to delivering smiles in a new way to West Michigan and beyond in 2021,â said festival director Joanne Roehm. âOur goal is to retain the spirit and community impact of the festival while providing a unique celebration as part of Gildaâs Clubâs 20th year of operations.
LaughFest Will Be Mostly Virtual for 2021
In 2020, LaughFest was able to get started under pretty normal conditions, but after the first week everything had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus. Instead of cancelling or postponing the events for this year, the event will go virtual.
Everyone could use a good laugh about now. LaughFest will be held from Thursday, March 11th through Sunday, March 14th this year. The festival will feature 20 events plus social media content and contests.
The headlining acts will be announced next month. These will be part of the paid content of the event. The full festival schedule will also be released in February. There will also be free virtual activities including the Family Improv Workshop, Kids Joke Time, Laughter Yoga and more. Also continuing to be part of the festival will be the Laughter Rx Symposium. This is a conference with continuing education credit opportunities for health care professionals.
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