The 86th Tulip Time in Pella returns this week after it was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. Steering Committee Chair Lori Lourens says the vast majority of festivities and traditional experiences return this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

For those looking to learn more about Pella and Dutch history, special QR code videos will be posted throughout the Historical Village, Central Park, and other downtown locations.

While the parade will not be back in full force, Lourens says there will be new pop-up entertainment experiences and stationary floats that visitors can enjoy instead.

The following groups will be performing and doing meet-and-greets throughout the three days of Tulip Time in four different locations: the Tulip Toren, the Vermeer Windmill, the Molengracht, and the South Picnic Table Lot.

Dutch Family Singers
Listen and watch Dutch songs and traditional dances performed by an energetic group of families in Dutch costume.

Dutchesses
A group of high school women sing traditional Dutch songs and perform Dutch dances in Dutch costume,.

Pella High School Orchestra Strolling Strings (Thurs. and Fri. only)
Members of the Pella Community High School Orchestra perform Dutch songs and classical music on violin, viola, cello and bass. Weather permitting.

Meet-and-Greets
Visit and take photos with Dominie Scholte – Pella’s founder, Sinterklaas – the Dutch Santa, the Burgemeister – the Dutch mayor, and Pella’s 2021 Tulip Queen and Court.

There may be a daily special procession of local marching bands as well.

Click here for a full schedule of Tulip Time activities.

Stay tuned to 92.1 KRLS for reports from the Big Red Radio and updates regarding the 86th Tulip Time celebration in Pella.