Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing

Name: Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing
Start: 2026-05-08T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-08T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Albany Washington Park

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Albany Washington Park, Albany, NY, 12203

Don't miss the traditional Dutch ceremony of scrubbing the streets clean at State St & Lodge St on May 8th at 12noon. Before the big celebration this tradition has served as the official kickoff to Tulip Festival weekend for nearly seven decades.

This unique Albany event will include Mayor Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs Tulip Festival opening proclamation.

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Venue

Albany Washington Park
613 Madison Ave
Albany, NY
12203

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May 8th 2026

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