The Volksparade is the Tulip Festival’s main event. The twice daily parade draws thousands and is filled with sound and color. We are always excited to welcome parade entries. This internationally recognized festival allows for great exposure for your organization. Communities and organizations are welkom to complete the parade entry form below. There is not […]
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to ride floats in the Tulip Festival parades. Authentic Dutch costumes are required along with wooden shoes or black shoes. Parents/guardians can select up to three parades for their child(ren) to ride in. Floats will be assigned prior to the Tulip Festival parades. More information is available […]
Photo courtesy of The Sioux County Capital-Democrat. The Tulip Festival Steering Committee invites adults, college-age and older, to participate in the Adult Dutch Dance portion of this year’s Straat Feest. Both new and returning dancers are welcome and encouraged to join. Practice will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. at the Orange City […]
Kick of the May festivities and join the celebration of Stadscentrum's one-year anniversary on Wednesday, May 4! Stadscentrum will be open from 5 to 7:30 p.m. We'll play the Dutch street organ and carve wooden shoes. The 2016 Tulip Court will also visit with attendees. The Dutch Heritage Boosters will serve poffertjes from 5:30 to […]
The Dutch Heritage Boosters will kick off the 2016 poffertjes season on Wednesday, May 4. They'll be serving from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Little White Store.
The second and third grade students of MOC-FV and OCCS are invited to participate in the STRAAT FEEST activities during Tulip Festival (May 19, 20, & 21) by performing in the KINDERSPELEN (children playing). We would like to see as many children as possible from both schools performing on the street. It is a great […]
Photo courtesy of The Sioux County Capital-Democrat. The Tulip Festival Steering Committee invites adults, college-age and older, to participate in the Adult Dutch Dance portion of this year’s Straat Feest. Both new and returning dancers are welcome and encouraged to join. Practice will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. at the Orange City […]
All fourth and fifth grade students from MOC-Floyd Valley and Orange City Christian School are invited to participate in the Junior Dutch Dance portion of Straat Feest during Tulip Festival. A combined practice with students from MOC-Floyd Valley and OCCS will be held on Monday, May 16, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at Windmill Park. […]
Photo courtesy of The Sioux County Capital-Democrat. The Tulip Festival Steering Committee invites adults, college-age and older, to participate in the Adult Dutch Dance portion of this year’s Straat Feest. Both new and returning dancers are welcome and encouraged to join. Practice will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. at the Orange City […]
The carnival midway at Tulip Festival offers rides for all ages! Purchase a wristband for $15 and ride unlimited rides on Wednesday, May 18, from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 5 p.m., and are only available for purchase at the carnival midway ticket booth. Please note that the wristbands are only […]
Orange City’s Tulip Festival is an annual celebration each third weekend in May. Known for its tulips and night show as well as its authentic Dutch costumes, dances and food, Tulip Festival presents itself as a prominent event in the state of Iowa. Visitors from across the nation come to immerse themselves in Orange City’s […]
