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The Volksparade

The Volksparade is the Tulip Festival’s main event. The twice-daily parade draws thousands of spectators and is filled with sound and color. Several of the festival floats are Dutch-themed with riders wearing authentic Dutch costumes.

We are always excited to welcome area marching bands and parade entries to each parade.

Time

2:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Location

Arizona Ave, 2nd Street, and Central Avenue
Handicapped parking available on Arizona Ave.

Cost

Free if you choose to bring your own lawn chair or $5 for reserved bleacher seating (recommended). Purchase your reserved seating tickets HERE

More Events and Attractions

All 28 /May 12 - Wed 4 /May 13 - Thu 22 /May 14 - Fri 23 /May 15 - Sat 26 /May 16 - Sun 3

Century Home

Dutch American Heritage Museum & Flower Show

Fietsen Zangers

Street Scrubbing

Children's Art Exhibit

Tour de Tulips Bike Ride

Windmill Park

Dutch Street Organ

Vogel Old Mill

Shuttle Service

The Volksparade

Horse-Drawn Trolley Tours

Community Worship Service

Drum Line Performances

Night Show

Straat Feest

Craft Show

Private Guided Tour Dutch Heritage Museum

Cruise-In Car Show

Stadscentrum

ArtBurst & Author’s Corner

Wooden Shoe Carving

Dutch Dozen

Antique Tractor Show

Pedicabs

Fly-In Breakfast

Carnival

Orange City Tulip Festival Road Race

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Visit Us May 13-15, 2021

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Latest News

  • Community selects 2021 Tulip CourtSeptember 24, 2020 - 12:00 pm
  • 2021 Tulip Court Elections to be held September 23September 8, 2020 - 3:54 pm

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509 8th St SE
Orange City, IA 51041

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