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This Just In ...The Annual Albany Tulip Festival at Washington Park, Albany, New YorkA highly anticipated spring tradition continues when over 100,000 tulip bulbs blossom into a sea of colors just in time for this Mother's Day celebration in Washington Park.
Historic events take place annually, including the street scrubbing on State Street, the tradition of the Tulip
Queen Coronation, Tulip Queen and Court Luncheon and Royal Tulip Ball. And the Tulip Festival has been an annual event for over 60 years featuring over
100,000 gorgeous spring tulips.
For the 64th festival, the dates will be May 12 & 13, 2012.
Friday evening starts the weekend with music in Washington Park. As always, Saturday and Sunday will host the added excitement of children's activities, craft vendors, delicious food and multiple stages with nationally acclaimed musical performances. Saturday afternoon features the crowning of the Albany Tulip Queen. Nominees complete a competitive interview process and five finalists are chosen to attend the ceremony. One will be crowned the Queen and the other four will serve as the Tulip Court. The Tulip Queen & Court spend their year of reign involved in volunteer projects, community outreach and develop initiatives to further the Mayor's Literacy Campaign. Albany Tulip Festival is FREE & open to the public (Fee for luncheon and ball). For more information: Albany Events |
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