Parade Participation

PLEASE NOTE: The parade lineup will be announced and found here on April 23.

All participants will be notified by email when the lineup is announced. Parade lineups are subject to change frequently. Please check back often to ensure your placement is correct.


Thousands of spectators line the streets of downtown Holland to watch amazing marching bands, Dutch Dancers, floats and numerous organizations present their finest in over two miles of pure celebration. Participation in the Tulip Time Festival parades is a great way for an organization, marching band, or company to “Join the Dance” in one of the nation’s Top 100 festivals. The Festival parades are some of the largest and most spectacular events in Michigan.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

People from near and far will be invited to don their Dutch costumes, grab a bucket and a broom, and scrub the streets clean for the coming performances. Local elementary school children in full costume and smiling faces march together (each school and grade will have their own theme that nods to the towns’ Dutch heritage). Floats, bands, organizations and businesses join in with their Tulip Time inspired entries for an awesome celebration.

KinderParade set-up

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2024 KINDERPARADE LINEUP MAP

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2024 KINDERPARADE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

kinderparade water station assignments

Find your assignment below and the location of your assignment on the Lineup map (the orange button above)

OrganizationLocation
United Federal Credit Union2
Forge Industrial Staffing1
LVZ Financial Planning7
Hope Network 3
United Bank of Michigan 6
West Ottawa Virtual Academy10
Jean Marie's4
Lighthouse Title Inc. 11
Renewal Skin Spa Holland 8
Macatawa Technologies12
Servpro of Holland9
Locale Nutrition13
Holy Cross Services14
Beechwood Dry Cleaners5
Family LIFE Center15
Valeo Training#3 Firestation
Promo Agency#2 END
Aquafine of West Michigan, Inc#4 END


Saturday, May 11, 2024

Dozens of bands from West Michigan middle and high schools showcase their talents through downtown Holland. Floats, organizations and businesses join in with Tulip Time inspired entries. Unique entries from around the country (even around the world) make their way down one of the longest and most exciting parade routes in Michigan!

volksPARADE SET-UP

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2024 VOLKSPARADE LINEUP MAP

volksPARADE WATER STATION ASSIGNMENTS

Find your assignment below and the location of your assignment on the Lineup map (the orange button above)

OrganizationLocation
United Bank of Michigan 5
Workbox Staffing 3
Armor Physical Therapy2
Aquafine of West Michigan, IncEND #1
Tulip City Beauty College7
Championship Martial Arts11
Neighbors Plus8
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers9
Back To Health Chiropractic4
Out On The Lakeshore6
Leadlight Counseling12
Reyes Coca Cola Bottling10
Ivy Rehab Physcial TherapyEnd#3
Dad's HeartEND #2

Click here to download general parade guidelines

Click here to download band parade guidelines

PARADE PARTICIPATION APPLICATIONS:


Parade Participation Fees
Business: $250 for one parade, $75 for second parade
Non-Profit/Government: $25
Military: Free
Bands: Free

Dutch Dogs on Parade Registration

ELECTED OFFICIAL PARADE REGISTRATION

If you have any questions about the guidelines or application process, please contact Kim Vandermolen at kim@tuliptime.com or 800-822-2770 ext. 104

Parades are televised locally, as well as covered live on WHTC, Holland’s Hometown Station.