Lining streets and dressing yards, they array the city with color as the tulip festival stage is set. Tulip time draws visitors from all corners of the country. The traditional street washing, led by the governor, begins a parade of festivities that continue throughout the week. Kloppin dancers remain a favorite to festival crowds. Decked out in their Dutch costumes, young and old alike slip on their wooden shoes and pound the streets with their traditional dance.
Tourists flock to the wooden shoe factory where they can purchase a keepsake of their own.
Dutch Village and Windmill Island draw visitors with their rich Dutch culture. Walking through these attractions brings a real sense of tradition as one explores the Dutch heritage. The five mile journey from Holland, along Lake Macatawa, ends at the Lake Michigan shore. Holland State Park awaits camper, recreationalist, and beach-goer with its sand filled beach and campground. Stroll out to the lighthouse while you enjoy watercraft entering and leaving the channel.