Tulip Time 2022: Photos from Pella's festival celebrating Dutch heritage
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Sarah Gritters, the 2022 Tulip Time Queen, smiles during the parade at the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterEllie Stam, 5, of Pella, watches people dance during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterPeople dressed in traditional Dutch costumes ride a bike during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterChildren and adults clean the streets in Dutch tradition before the Tulip Time parade on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterLyanna Keuning, of Pella, sits in a buggy during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterDutch dancers perform on the street during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterGirls watch Dutch dancers during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterJaxon Fife, 4, of Pella, waits before cleaning the streets during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterChildren and adults clean the streets in Dutch tradition before the Tulip Time parade on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterPeople take a closer look at the tulips during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterJiwon Kim, of Ames, sleeps on Ian Reed's lap during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterMadison Zink and Cody Hall, of Bondurant, dance during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterDiane Massick dances with cousin Matt Gritters, of Pella, during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterJameson Tweedt, 3, of Iowa City, and Julia Tweedt are seen reflected in a puddle before cleaning the streets during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterTulips bloom in downtown Pella during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterDiana Rice, of Bellevue, takes a closer look at the tulips during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterArwin Shrestha, of Iowa City, and Kaiya, 1, take a closer look at the tulips during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterDutch wooden shoes are worn during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterGov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg smile during the parade at the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterPeople participate in the parade during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterPeople participate in the parade during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterYoung girls hold the cape for Sarah Gritters, the 2022 Tulip Time Queen, during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterKelly Dykema, a member of the 2022 Pella Tulip Time Festival court, smiles when announced during the festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterDutch dancers run onto the street during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterDutch dancers perform on the street during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
Meg McLaughlin/The RegisterDutch dancers perform on the street during the annual Tulip Time Festival on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Pella.
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