may, 2023
14mayAll Day15Albany Tulip Festival(All Day) Main Park Entrance, 1 New Scotland Ave
Event Details
Surround yourself with a sea of tulips this Mother’s Day weekend at the Albany Tulip Festival.
Event Details
Albany Tulip Festival
Spend your weekend surrounded by the bright colors and festive activities of the Albany Tulip Festival.

A colorful array of flowers at the Albany Tulip Festival. | Photo by Matt Wade
The Tulip Festival, held on May 13 and May 14, celebrates Albany’s heritage as the oldest Dutch settlement in America
Nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, make the Tulip Festival fun for everyone.
Popular annual activities include the tradition of street scrubbing, the Tulip Queen Coronation, Tulip Festival Luncheon and Carillon Concert.
The Festival takes place in Washington Park.
Free Tulip Festival Parking Locations:
- Elk Street parking lot, located behind the State Education Building. The pick-up location will be Elk and Hawk at the stop sign.
- Eagle Street parking lot, located at the corner of Eagle Street and Madison Avenue
Paid Tulip Festival Parking Locations:
Off-street parking for Tulipfest is available just a short walk from Washington park at the following ParkAlbany parking lots:
- Parking Lot 2: Located at 72 Central Ave. (Between Central Ave. & Western Ave.)
- Parking Lot 3: Located at 327 Washington Avenue. (At Washington and Lexington Ave.)
- Parking Lot 4: Located at 124 Central Ave. (Between Central Ave. & Bradford St.
Parking at these locations is subject to fees, for more information please visit: www.parkalbany.com/find-parking

An artist painting the scenery at the Albany Tulip Festival. | Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Vibrant colors at the Albany Tulip Festival. | Photo from Wikimedia Commons
How to Get to The Tulip Festival
Experience the festival via Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Station in the Capital-Saratoga region. Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Rent a car from Enterprise at Albany-Rensselaer Station. Click here to reserve your car or call the Albany-Rensselaer office today at: 518-427-3893.
Time
may 14 (Sunday) - 15 (Monday)
Location
Main Park Entrance
1 New Scotland Ave