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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. Afternoon Volksparade follows Street Scrubbing

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 29 /May 17 - Wed 4 /May 18 - Thu 22 /May 19 - Fri 23 /May 20 - Sat 27 /May 21 - Sun 2

ArtBurst

Tulip Talk in Windmill Park

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Fietsen Zangers

Stadscentrum

Dutch Dozen

Children’s Art Exhibit

Private Guided Tour Dutch Heritage Museum

Dutch American Heritage Museum

Straat Feest

Night Show

Carnival

Century Home

Pedicabs

Petting Zoo

The Volksparade

Wooden Shoe Carving

Dutch Street Organ

Community Worship Service

Antique Tractor Show

Fly-In Breakfast

Windmill Park

Craft Show

Street Scrubbing

Tour de Tulips Bike Ride

Tulip Festival Road Race

Vogel Old Mill

Cruise-In Car Show

Horse-Drawn Trolley Tours

Drum Line Performances

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Visit Us May 18-20, 2023

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Latest News

  • 2023 Tulip Festival ExtravaganzaJanuary 25, 2023 - 11:34 am
  • Register to watch the Queens Crowning Live Stream & Vote for the 2023 Tulip QueenNovember 15, 2022 - 10:40 am

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509 8th St SE
Orange City, IA 51041

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