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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Will Tuesday's snow and cold impact Tulip Time?
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Tuesday morning brought a light wintry mix and relatively cold temperatures falling into the mid-30s throughout West Michigan. Fortunately, the cold is not expected to seriously impact the tulips for the upcoming 96th annual Tulip Time Festival. Damage usually occurs to plants when temperatures drop below 28 degrees. Volksparade at Tulip Time getting shorter route The season's last freezing temperature in Holland usually happens by May 6, with the earliest last freeze on record happening April 13 in 2016 and the latest on June 11, 1972. While temperatures have consistently been on the cooler side year-to-date in Holland, tulips are hearty. '(The tulips) are looking great. They like this cool weather. We do need some sun and a little warmer weather to help the buds actually bud and then the blooms to come. So I think we're in good shape based on what you're predicting for the weather,' Tulip Time Executive Director Gwen Auwerda told News 8 Tuesday. 'If things stay as they are now, on track, I think we'll see beautiful tulips the week of the festival.' The current Climate Prediction Center Outlook indicates near-normal temperatures and wetter conditions than what is standard during Tulip Time, which runs May 2 to May 11 this year. What may be hazardous to the tulips is severe weather — especially large hail — and there is a chance of some stronger storms sparking on Friday. Stay with as we bring you the latest on that chance of severe thunderstorms in your forecast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Holland's Tulip Time shortens route of festival parade, citing potential safety issues
HOLLAND, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A popular spring parade in West Michigan has shortened its route in response to safety issues at large events in other parts of the country. Tulip Time, in partnership with the City of Holland and the Holland Police Department, made the announcement Thursday regarding the Volksparade, which is one of the highlights of the Tulip Time festival. This year's festival features activities in and around Holland from May 2-11, the Volksparade is slated for May 10. Hundreds of thousands of people visit the community during the festival season. "Along with planning many events throughout the week, we continue to work with our local partners focusing on safety for our children, community members and visitors who participate in and attend our events," the press release said. This year, the organizers decided to make a change to the parade, "in response to evolving safety concerns at large events in our country, including incidents such as an event in New Orleans, where a vehicle entered a parade route with devastating consequences." The Volksparade will follow a shorter route starting at Columbia and Eighth Street, traveling down Eighth to end at 11th and VanRaalte. This mirrors the route followed by the Kinderparade, scheduled for May 8. The intention is to reduce the number of road closures needed and improve traffic flow for the event. "By shortening the route and concentrating resources, law enforcement can better ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees," Gwen Auwerda, Executive Director of Tulip Time, said in the announcement. The Volksparade includes bands, floats and other entries; many of the participants and guests dress in Dutch attire to celebrate the occasion.
