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TIME - In order to be on time for our parades and shows, please note that Holland is on Eastern Daylight Savings Time in May.

TRAFFIC PATTERNS - When arriving to the Holland area, tune your dial to CB/Channel 9 or 530 AM for information about local traffic patterns. For both entering and touring the area, it is recommended to use 16th, 24th or 32nd Streets rather than 8th Street. Use Pine or Van Raalte Avenues to exit town.

AIRPORT - The nearest major airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids (GRR), approximately 40 minutes away. Several car rental companies are located within the terminal. www.grr.org.

TULIPS - A lot of time goes into the planting and beautification of our tulips. We ask that you enjoy them and take a lot of photos but please do not pick them.

TRANSPORTATION - It is suggested to have your own means of transportation as our festival is held throughout the city. The City of Holland offers local bus transportation. To view their schedule please visit - www.catchamax.org. Otherwise there are a few car rental and cab companies.

PARADE BLANKET/CHAIR POLICY - For the Volksparade and Kinderparade, items cannot be set up earlier than 6am the morning of the parade. Muziekparade items cannot be set up earlier than 9pm on Friday evening. Items may be placed between street and sidewalk only. All items must be removed no later than 1 hour after each parade.

TICKETS - We recommend ordering show tickets in advance. During the festival ticket availability varies. An additional $3 per ticket fee will be charged for all online orders.

REFUNDS - Refunds are available until April 7, 2008, less a 5% handling fee. Returned tickets must be in the Tulip Time office by April 7, 2008. No exceptions. In the unfortunate event of a severe illness, injury or death, which directly prevents a visitor from attending the festival, refunds are available less the 5% handling fee. To qualify for this type of refund a doctor’s note or a copy of a death certificate must be mailed with all tickets to the Tulip Time Festival office by June 13, 2008. Customers are asked to please notify the office as soon as possible so that tickets may be re-sold if time allows.

Box Office Locations  & Hours
Phone: 800.822.2770 or 616.396.4221 - Fax: 616.396.4545

  • Tulip Time Office - 238 S. River Ave.
    • Fri, May 2    9am-6pm
    • Sat, May 3    9am-7pm
    • Sun, May 4    11am-5pm
    • Mon-Sat, May 5-10     9am-8pm
  • Civic Center - 150 W. 8th St.
    • Sun, May 4     3pm-6pm
    • Mon-Sat, May 5-10     10am-6pm

Remaining show tickets will be sold at the show’s venue approximately 1 hour prior to showtime.