Orange City preparing for 2025 Tulip Festival
ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Orange City has been celebrating its Dutch heritage through a festival since 1936; the celebration is now known as the Tulip Festival.
This year, the Orange City Tulip Festival begins on Thursday, May 15. Right now, the city is busy preparing for a celebration of their Dutch history.
The festival features Dutch music and dancing performed by children and adults in authentic clothing, parades, delicacies, and of course, tulips. Organizers said they're excited for all the fun activities that everyone can participate in during the three-day extravaganza.
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'I always say there is something for everyone at the Tulip Festival,' said Jennie Droog, the head of promotions for the Tulip Festival. 'Whether you are a family with young kiddos or you're some of our older population, there really is a wide variety of events, and everything at the Tulip Festival is up to you of what you want to take in and participate in.'
The event lasts until Saturday, May 17.
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