Tulip Festivals are held in several cities around the world, mostly in North America — usually in cities with a
Dutch heritage — such as
Albany,
New York;
Ottawa,
Ontario;
Gatineau,
Quebec;
Montreal, Quebec;
Holland,
Michigan;
Lehi,
Utah;
Orange City,
Iowa;
Pella,
Iowa;
Mount Vernon,
Washington; and
Woodburn,
Oregon, and in other countries such as Australia
India and
England. The
tulips are considered a welcome harbinger of spring, and a tulip festival permits residents to see them at their best advantage. The festivals are also popular tourist attractions. The tulips are displayed throughout the cities. In certain years the peak of tulips does not coincide with the actual festival due to climatic conditions.