Yes we celebrate the Tulip!  For me it is a sign that winter is over and spring has sprung and summer will soon be here!  My favorite time of the year.  The colors of the tulips are vibrant and most welcome.

East Grand Rapids has their own collection of tulips, but Holland Michigan is the place to go to celebrate and join in the festivities!

A "snip it" from tier website:  

"Join us each spring for a unique festival of beauty with the display of millions of tulips and celebration of Dutch heritage and culture through dance, art, theatre, and so much more! Exciting parades, Klompen Dancing, big name entertainment, free concerts, music and variety shows, Dutch market, trolley tours, children’s events, fireworks and so much more!

Holland is about 36 miles from the center of EGR to the Center of Holland.  Here are the driving directions:

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506
1. Starting at the center of zip code 49506 on LAKESIDE DR SE go toward WEALTHY ST SE go 0.5 mi 0.5 mi
2. Turn RIGHT on LAKESIDE DR SE go 0.7 mi 1.2 mi
3. Turn LEFT on E FULTON ST go 0.5 mi 1.7 mi
4. Turn RIGHT on HOLMDENE BLVD NE go 0.5 mi 2.2 mi
5. Turn LEFT on MICHIGAN ST NE go 0.6 mi 2.8 mi
6. Turn RIGHT on FULLER AVE NE go 0.3 mi 3.1 mi
7. Turn LEFT to take ramp onto I-196 W toward HOLLAND go 29.7 mi 32.8 mi
8. Take exit #49/ALLEGAN go 0.4 mi 33.2 mi
9. Turn RIGHT on LINCOLN RD(M-40) go 0.8 mi 34 mi
10. Continue to follow M-40 go 0.7 mi 34.7 mi
11. Turn RIGHT on LINCOLN AVE(M-40) go 0.3 mi 35 mi
12. Continue to follow M-40 go 1.1 mi 36.1 mi
13. Arrive at the center of HOLLAND, MI go < 0.1 mi