Initial estimates of crowd sizes for the return of Tulip Time in Pella this past weekend show the festival was close to an average year, even with modifications to this year’s celebration.
The Tulip Time Steering Committee–based on metrics they developed over the past several years, estimated that 157,000 people participated in the festivities, reflecting the amount of available parking, initial food and business sales, and visual estimates at certain events throughout the celebration.
Cyndi Atkins from the Tulip Time Steering Committee said, “Even Saturday, we watched as people headed to downtown, bundled up and umbrellas in hand. We heard so many positive comments from visitors who were excited to get out and celebrate.”