Pella Tulip Queen and Royal Court Debut on Tuesday

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The Pella Tulip Queen, Kenzie Kanis, and the Royal Court members - Riley Braafhart, Addie Van Arendonk, Abbie Brand, and Lexi Terpstra - are set to debut to the public on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Pella Opera House, kicking off their duties of promoting the community in the lead-up to the 91st annual Tulip Time festival.

Why it matters

The Tulip Queen and Royal Court are an integral part of the Pella community's Tulip Time celebrations, serving as ambassadors for the city's Dutch heritage and culture. Their public debut marks the start of their responsibilities in the coming weeks to help generate excitement and awareness for the upcoming festival.

The details

The Tulip Queen and Royal Court members were selected to represent Pella and will make their first public appearance at the Pella Opera House on Tuesday evening. They will take on duties such as making appearances, giving interviews, and participating in various Tulip Time events to promote the festival and the community.

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

What’s next

The Tulip Queen and Royal Court will continue to make appearances and participate in various Tulip Time events in the weeks leading up to the 91st annual festival.