Tulip Time activities are set to begin today with the early bird preview of the 81st annual Tulip Festival.

Tours begin this morning and continue through the evening though the city, the Historical Village, the Vermeer museum, and the Pella Rolscreen museum. The Molengracht Market is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The evening concludes with the Klompen Classic downtown. Thursday morning activities start with Dutch Demos at the Memorial Building, the Dutch Craft Market, and tours throughout the city and Vermeer Mill.

Tune into KNIA/KRLS this week for live updates from the 81st annual Tulip Time festival.

Click here for a full schedule.