It's almost Easter, so Lent is wrapping up soon. The 40-day season of prayer and fasting started on Ash Wednesday, which fell on February 14 in 2024.

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Thousands of West Michigan Catholics are observing the Lenten practice of abstaining from eating meat each Friday until Easter and many parishes in the Diocese of Grand Rapids Friday fish fries. Halls and other organizations host meals as well.

For many places, today is the last day of their Friday Lenten Fish Fries!

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Davey Gravy via Unsplash
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Varieties of fish vary and include Walleye, Pollock, and Smelt. Some organizations offer a baked fish option in addition to fried. You'll find different sides like French Fries, Coleslaw, Dinner Rolls, and Vegetable options.

In most cases the fish fries will run until the end of Lent  -  Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on March 28, 2024.

Check out our 2024 guide to Lenten fish fries in the Grand Rapids area with times, prices, and menus.

Any we missed? Let us know!

Grand Rapids-Area Fish Fry Events 2024

Organizations in the Grand Rapids are holding their annual Lenten fish fries as Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays.

Lent begins Feb. 14, 2024.

Gallery Credit: Janna

Michigan Fishing: 1900-1943

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