Pella Tulip Queen and Royal Court to Debut Next Week

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The Tulip Queen Kenzie Kanis and her Royal Court of Riley Braafhart, Addie Van Arendonk, Abbie Brand, and Lexi Terpstra are set to debut to the public next Tuesday, March 24th at the Pella Opera House. The group will represent the Pella community in the lead-up to the 91st annual Tulip Time festival.

Why it matters

The Tulip Queen and Royal Court are long-standing traditions in Pella, serving as ambassadors for the town's famous Tulip Time celebration. Their public debut marks the start of their duties promoting the festival and community in the coming weeks.

The details

The Tulip Queen and her Royal Court will make their first public appearance on Tuesday, March 24th at 7 p.m. at the Pella Opera House. The group will take on responsibilities like giving speeches, participating in parades, and representing Pella at various events in the lead-up to the 91st annual Tulip Time festival.

• The public debut of the Tulip Queen and Royal Court will be on Tuesday, March 24th at 7 p.m.
• The 91st annual Tulip Time festival is coming up in the following weeks.

What’s next

The Tulip Queen and Royal Court will continue their duties promoting Pella and the Tulip Time festival in the weeks leading up to the 91st annual event.