Even though Tulip Time 2020 is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, tulips are still blooming in Holland... however, the mayor is asking that we please stay away.
For the first time in 91 years, the Holland Tulip Time Festival will not take place. Previously scheduled for May 2-10, 2020, organizers have called off the festival amid concerns about the novel coronavirus Covid-19.
Gwen Auwerda, Executive Director of the Tulip Time Festival, said in a statement,
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share this news...
Tulip Time continues in Holland, we will have a gathering of Food Trucks in two different locations, there will be Baseball Games, The Symphony will perform, it’s the Fifth Third River Bank Run, there are tiny trees, two events at dog parks, and the biggest event -- Mother’s Day on Sunday.
You won’t run out of things to do this weekend! There is the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo on Saturday. There is also ice skating, tulips, walks, free comic books, naked gardening, free pet adoption, and a party for the Planet!
It's hard to believe, but Tulip Time is almost here! This weekend (May 4-6) is the first weekend of Tulip Time 2018, and we've put together a comprehensive guide of things you can do while you tiptoe through the tulips (carefully. Please don't trample the tulips.)