With tulips planning to show themselves in full force in about a month, the busiest time of the year in Pella is about to begin. A group of ambassadors chosen to represent the Tulip City this past November has been preparing ever since to showcase their hometown to the region and state of Iowa and promote the community’s signature celebration.

Tulip Queen Cheyne Plants and the Royal Court of Anna DeNooy, Avery Verhoef, Ellie Wogen, and Tatum Carlstone are going to make nearly 40 appearances through May 4th to promote the 88th Tulip Time festival.

Since January, the group of high school seniors has been rehearsing for a program and also learning other important skills. The Tulip Queen’s Royalty Party will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Pella Community Center, and is a chance for the public to see the first performance of their full presentation.

Hear more from the 2023 Tulip Queen and Royal Court on a Let’s Talk Pella two-part feature here.