Tulip Time festival looks to bloom after warm spring
Pella officials report about 25 000 bulbs in the largest bed with 27 000 planted citywide. Tulips were scarce last year due to early spring, but this year’s outlook seems strong as gardeners await warmer weather to reach full bloom for the festival. Tulip Time began in 1935 to honor Dutch settlers seeking religious freedom in Iowa, with the town named Pella meaning city of refuge. The festival runs annually, except 1945 and 1946 when funds supported relief for war-torn Holland.
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the Gazette
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Pella Tulip Time draws big crowds and Gov Ray visit
The three day Pella Tulip Time festival is expected to attract about 100000 attendees. Gov Robert Ray is slated to attend Thursday as Tulips fill the town. Lodging is scarce with help offered to arrange private housing via the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets for Tulip Toren shows are limited and early reservations are advised.
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Tulip Time Festival Schedule at Pella
Pella hosts Tulip Time Thursday to Saturday with daily events. Morning Dutch worship at First Reformed Church follows with a noon Dutch organ recital at Second Reformed. Activities include Street and Stage entertainment, Parade of Provinces, coronation, royal court presentations, Volks Parade, and Lighted Works Parade Maytime Memories. Parking at Kuyper Gymnasium lot costs 1.50 per vehicle with shuttle service 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Carter arrives in London for talks with world leaders
On this date in 1977 President Carter lands in London to meet fellow national leaders and discuss global political and economic issues.
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Night Tour Sparks Sleep-Deprived Baltimore Fans
New York Times Service offers nocturnal tours for insomniacs in Baltimore featuring Fort McHenry dawn views and Poe grave recitations. Tours run Fridays for 20 dollars, include breakfast, transport, and guide fees, with sellouts since last October. Baltimore Rent-A-Tour plans to boost capacity from 80 to 120 and add new tours.
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