News of the city’s annual Tulip Day, which will fill Union Square with 170,000 tulips, has arrived to put us in a spring state of mind. Are you ready to decorate your apartment accordingly?
The colorful, new tradition returns on Sunday, March 30th, so mark your calendars accordingly! (FYI, though the event is free registration will be required; tickets will be available to reserve beginning March 17th.)
All about Tulip Day in Union Square
All are welcome to join in on the one-day only Tulip Day celebrations to snap some photos and even pick their own bouquet of ten tulips for free! And let’s be honest, you know a vase of tulips is a necessity come spring. Royal Anthos CEO, Mark-Jan Terwindt, stated:
Tulip Day has become a cherished spring event in New York City. We are delighted to share the beauty of tulips with thousands of visitors, bringing a touch of European floral heritage to the heart of Manhattan for the second year in a row.
The bulbs for these blooms originate in Europe, and the flowers themselves grow in the U.S. Judging from years past, we’re going to be in for another year of decadent, vibrant blooms. Our bouquets are going to look so good on our windowsills.
NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue stated:
For generations of New Yorkers, Union Square Park has offered a beautiful setting for festivals, gatherings, and community events, right in the heart of Manhattan. This Tulip Day celebration…is yet another beautiful example of how Union Square Park…can bring people and cultures together. In addition to enhancing the landscape with their vibrant colors, tulips also signify that spring will soon be upon us.
If you can’t attend this year’s Tulip Day…
Couldn’t score a bouquet at the event? Fear not: The Westside Community Garden Tulip Festival will return for several weekends throughout April.
And if you’re up for a bit of adventure — and some time away from NYC — you’re in luck. You can always experience Holland’s breathtaking tulip fields only 75 minutes from NYC! And, out on Long Island, there’s a tulip festival with 2.5 million blooms that ranks as one of the top 10 events of its kind in the entire country!
Learn more about NYC’s Tulip Day online and be sure to reserve a ticket when they’re released in March.
📍 Union Square
🗓 Sunday, March 30th, 2025
⏰ 11:30 am to 4 pm