Washington, D.C. will soon be making its ‘Tulip Day’ debut, which means that thousands of Washingtonians are going to be able to pick a small bouquet of beautiful tulips for free during this one-day-only event!
During the ‘Tulip Day Washington’ event, the National Mall will be transformed into a massive garden of tulips, making it one of the most colorful public floral events in the nation.
UPDATE – TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT
When is ‘Tulip Day Washington’?
The first-ever ‘Tulip Day Washington’ event is going to happen on the National Mall on March 15th, 2026, from 11:15 am to 4:15 pm.
The event is free to attend, but registration will be required in advance to ensure the event is organized and the space doesn’t get overwhelmed.
The registration portal to reserve your free tickets is going to open on Monday, March 2nd, at 8 am ET.
Patrons will be able to reserve up to four tickets per reservation, so a ticket for yourself and three friends.
What is ‘Tulip Day Washington’ going to be?
The ‘Tulip Day’ event originates from San Francisco, where it is still held annually to this day!
During the event, thousands of residents and visitors come together to experience and appreciate the first tulips of spring by picking a free 10-flower bouquet by hand.
For ‘Tulip Day Washington’, the event will feature 150,000 American-grown Dutch tulips on the National Mall with a special design that incorporates the number 250, to commemorate America’s 250 years of independence.
The event is funded by the Royal Anthos, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Washington, D.C., and partners across the floral sector, with support from the European Union.