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The 62nd Annual Albany Tulip Festival
May 7-9, 2010
Washington Park, Albany, New York

Directions | Tulip Queen & Court

Friday: Street Scrubbing and Luncheon • Noon
Friday: Music in the Park • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: Royal Tulip Ball • 6:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: Vendors, food, music and more • 11:00am - 6:00pm, Washington Park

A highly anticipated spring tradition continues when over 200,000 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. Friday evening starts the weekend with music in Washington Park. On Saturday and Sunday the popular wellness garden (new addition to the festival as of 2008) will be available once again comprised of local, regional, and national resources offering experiential activities in fitness, nutrition, environmental awareness, and other paths to personal wellness. 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 go through 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 functions, book drives and develop initiatives to further the Mayor's Literacy Campaign. For more information visit  www.albanytulipqueen.com.

Sunday's events include the 11th annual Mother of the Year award, presented by Bellevue Women's Care Center, Times Union and B95.5. Nominations for the award are being taken on www.motheroftheyearalbany.com.

Special ground rules in effect: Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items. No glass containers of any kind, animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals), or recording of performers or presentations. All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol.