The sounds of wooden shoes and music filled the streets of downtown Holland as crowds took in the tulips and the activities across the city.
HOLLAND, Mich. — The hottest day of the year so far did not stop crowds from arriving in Holland for the opening day of this year’s Tulip Time.
At Centennial Park, locals and visitors alike took photos with the beds of tulips as many people dressed in traditional Dutch attire and iconic wooden shoes.
“All of our costumes are unique,” said Heidi Allen, one of the adult performers for the Dutch Dance who was born and raised in Holland. “They’re all tailor-made to that dancer, so there’s really no two alike.”
With Saturday marking the first official day of Tulip Time, attractionssuch as the carnival and the Tulip Immersion Garden opened to the public. People flocked to areas such as Centennial Park and Windmill Island to stroll …