Media advisory - Governor General to attend the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Location: Commissioner's Park (Great Lawn), Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Dow's Lake, Ottawa ON.
Notes for media: To guarantee your access to the ceremony, and to receive a media pass, you must confirm your name and news outlet with the organizers of the Canadian Tulip Festival at [email protected] .
. Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer can be made available upon request.
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Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office, [email protected]; Canadian Tulip Festival, [email protected]
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