Tulip Day DC
Definition
Tulip Day DC (also known as Tulip Day Washington) is a one-day floral event held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., featuring approximately 150,000 free-to-pick tulips with panoramic views of the U.S. Capitol. The inaugural event is scheduled for March 15, 2026, from 11:15 AM to 4:15 PM.
A springtime spectacle inspired by similar tulip festivals in cities like Amsterdam, New York, and San Francisco, transforming the nation's front yard into a vibrant, pick-your-own tulip garden.
Examples
I refreshed the site at dawn for Tulip Day DC tickets—turns out FOMO blooms brighter than tulips.
Tulip Day DC: where Washington's power players pretend to garden while plotting their next bloom.
Skipped the cherry blossoms this year; Tulip Day DC delivered instant Dutch vibes without the jet lag.
My vase collection just got an upgrade courtesy of Tulip Day DC—Capitol views included, no extra charge.