A traditional picnic featuring live music on the Hope College campus, a new era in Hope football, and the sights of Windmill Island Gardens were all among the features of the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 3 2016.

  • A table filled with various fruits including apples, peaches, and plums, arranged around a pot of white flowers, with a sign in the background reading "The City of Holland & Hope College Welcome You to Community Day" under a white tent.
  • A large white tent with a banner that reads "The City of Holland & Hope College Welcome You to Community Day" at Hope College on a clear, sunny day.
  • People seated at long tables under a large white tent enjoying food and conversation during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on Hope College campus. The atmosphere is lively, with attendees wearing casual clothing and some in Hope College apparel.
  • Three musicians play brass instruments at a picnic on the Hope College campus during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on September 3, 2016. They are seated outdoors with empty chairs and music stands visible in the background.
  • A person serving food onto a plate from a buffet table filled with various dishes, including buns, rice, and sliced meat, at the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on the Hope College campus.
  • A young child with short hair smiles while holding onto an inflatable obstacle course at the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day. The child wears a grey T-shirt and jeans, and is secured with a harness. The inflatable structure is brightly colored with blue, purple, and yellow sections.
  • A large band in white uniforms performs under a tent on the Hope College campus during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day. The conductor stands in front, guiding the musicians, with music stands and instruments visible. The background shows a grassy field and inflatable structures.
  • Several people grilling hamburgers at an outdoor event, with a Hope College truck in the background.
  • A band of musicians wearing white shirts and seated under a large tent plays instruments during a traditional picnic on the Hope College campus. The large drum in the foreground reads "W.G. Leenhouts Post, American Legion, Holland, Mich." People can be seen in the background sitting at picnic tables and enjoying the event.
  • A large group of people enjoying a picnic on the Hope College campus, with tables and chairs set up on the grass. A band is performing live music on a stage in the background. The event is part of the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on a sunny day.
  • Four elderly individuals, three women and one man, stand arm-in-arm and smile at the camera during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on the Hope College campus. They are dressed in orange and white attire, with a Hope College tent visible in the background.
  • Two children stand smiling with a costumed mascot on the grass during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day at Hope College. The mascot holds an orange balloon with the word "Hope" printed on it. In the background, people sit at picnic tables near colorful balloons and a brick building.
  • A large crowd of people enjoying a picnic on the lawn of Hope College, with live music and various activities in the background. The campus building, DeVos Fieldhouse, is visible behind the gathering.
  • Five cooks in aprons and chef hats are grilling hamburgers outdoors under a white canopy during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on the Hope College campus.
  • A young boy in a bright blue shirt sits inside an inflatable play structure during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day at Hope College. The structure is colorful with yellow, black, and purple sections. Other event attendees can be seen in the background enjoying the sunny day.
  • Crowds of people gather under large white tents and at picnic tables on the Hope College campus for the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day, enjoying live music and various activities on a sunny day.
  • People serving themselves food from a buffet under a white tent during the Hope College and Holland Community Day picnic.
  • A band performs live music on an outdoor stage during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day at Hope College. The musicians are playing various instruments including saxophone, guitar, bass, accordion, and keyboard. They are dressed in white shirts and black pants, and the grass field and industrial buildings are visible in the background.
  • A musician wearing a white shirt and a black cap plays an accordion while singing into a microphone at the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on the Hope College campus.
  • A young child with blonde hair stands on the grass, clapping their hands while looking at the camera. They are wearing a blue dress, patterned leggings, and pink shoes.
  • Two musicians perform live at the traditional picnic on the Hope College campus during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day. One plays the saxophone, and the other plays the guitar. A colorful inflatable structure is visible in the background.
  • A young child with a painted face and a makeshift napkin bib sits on the grass, eating a hotdog, with a plate containing a hotdog and a slice of watermelon in front of them at the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day picnic on the Hope College campus, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
  • A young boy wearing a baseball cap and glasses is holding a croquet mallet over his shoulder, preparing to swing, while standing on a grassy field during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day.
  • Large crowd enjoying a picnic on the Hope College campus with tables set up on a green lawn, people eating and socializing, live music in the background, and colorful inflatables in the distance. A large red-brick building with an arched entrance is visible in the background.
  • A group of seven young women smiling and sitting at a picnic table, enjoying plates of food including burgers, fruits, and vegetables. The scene is part of the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day at Hope College, with other attendees and picnic tables visible in the background.
  • A group of eight young women sitting on the grass in a circle, enjoying a picnic with plates of food and drinks in front of them, during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on the Hope College campus. They are wearing casual summer clothes and appear to be engaged in conversation.
  • Cheerleaders performing a stunt on the football field during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day at Hope College. In the background, spectators fill the bleachers and football players are on the sideline.
  • A large crowd of people wearing orange and blue shirts sits on a grassy hill and stands on concrete steps outdoors, enjoying a sunny day at the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on the Hope College campus.
  • A man holding a microphone presents a football jersey to a smiling woman on a football field. In the background, a marching band stands in formation.
  • A man in a navy Hope College polo and cap speaks into a microphone while standing beside a woman in a red and navy striped shirt holding a jersey. In the background, a marching band with green plumes on their helmets stands on a football field.
  • A group of young boys sitting on a brick wall, wearing Hope College football shirts and casual attire, with more people sitting on the grassy area behind them during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day.
  • The Hope College football team, dressed in navy and orange uniforms, runs onto the field through a banner reading "GO HOPE," with cheerleaders on either side during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day.
  • A packed stadium at Hope College shows a large crowd of spectators in the stands and a football team on the sidelines during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day. The sky is clear and the field is green.
  • Crowds of people in orange and blue clothing fill the bleachers of the Hope College football stadium, with cheerleaders and players along the sidelines during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day on September 3, 2016.
  • People sitting on a grassy hill watching a Hope College football game, with a crowded stadium and players on the field in the background, during the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day.

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