Tulip Festival will officially unveil spring season
By Sabine Gibbins, EMC News
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This year’s Canadian Tulip Festival may have visitors viewing the annual blooms in a refreshing new way.
Visitors to Ottawa’s premiere spring event can wave goodbye to beds of tulips planted in stretches of solid colour, and say hello to an array of colourful blends which unveil a unique design.
The festival takes place from May 6 to 23.
The theme for this year’s Tulip Festival is ‘kaleidoscope – a celebration of spring awakening through colour, culture, and community’, according to the official website.
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Tulip Festival announces Kaleidoscope theme for 2011
Tony Lofaro, The Ottawa Citizen
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On Wednesday, organizers announced the theme for the 2011 festival — Kaleidoscope — which they call “a celebration of spring awakening through colour, culture and community.” It will run from May 6-23.
There are also ambitious plans for the 2011 edition, which will mark the 60th anniversary of the festival. They include a permanent friendship garden, plus a story board of the festival in a public building, and plans to collect festival memories from longtime festival-goers.
The festival has a new executive director, Genevieve Ménard-Hyles, who brings more than 20 years of experience from the tourism and hospitality industry. She recently worked in England as special events manager for Westminister City Council and has organized such events as the Canada Day festivities in London for the Canadian Tourism Commission.
Full story on the Ottawa Citizen website: Tulip Festival announces Kaleidoscope theme for 2011
Canadian Tulip Festival Getaway Package Available
If you are planning on visiting Ottawa during the Canadian Tulip Festival, check out the package available on the Ottawa Tourism website. In addition to a special rate on Tulip Festival tickets, the package also includes a Rideau Centre savings directory and admission to other area attractions.
» Visit the Ottawa Tourism website: Tulip Celebration Getaway Package
