Tulip Day Washington Debuts on National Mall with 150,000 Free Tulips Washington, D.C. will host its first-ever “Tulip Day” celebration on March 15, 2026, transforming the National Mall into a vibrant floral display. The event will feature 150,000 American-grown Dutch tulips, with a special design incorporating the number 250 to mark 250 years of American independence. Visitors will be able to pick a free bouquet of 10 tulips during the one-day event, continuing a tradition that originated in San Francisco. The event, organized by the Royal Anthos and supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as well as partners in the floral industry and the European Union, will take place from 11:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tickets are free but require advance registration to manage attendance. A registration portal will open on March 2 at 8 a.m. ET, allowing participants to reserve up to four tickets per reservation. This marks the debut of the annual “Tulip Day” celebration in D.C., following its long-standing tradition in New York City’s Union Square. The National Mall will become a sprawling garden of tulips, offering one of the most colorful public floral events in the country. The event aims to bring together residents and visitors to celebrate the arrival of spring through the simple act of hand-picking tulips. The initiative is part of broader efforts to promote community engagement and cultural appreciation. Similar events in other cities, such as San Francisco, have drawn thousands of attendees annually, highlighting the enduring appeal of tulip-picking as a shared experience. The D.C. event underscores the city’s growing role in hosting large-scale, community-focused celebrations. Participants are encouraged to plan ahead, as tickets have already sold out in previous years.#united_states #national_mall #royal_anthos #tulip_day_washington #embassy_of_kingdom_of_netherlands
