Several streets in Pella will be closed to traffic during the 89th Tulip Time.
This includes:
• Broadway Street from Washington to Liberty
• Main Street from Washington to Liberty
• East 1st Street from the alley north of Franklin to the alley south of Franklin
• East 2nd Street from the alley north of Franklin to Liberty
• Franklin Street from West 2nd to East 3rd
• Oost Poort Alley from Main to East 1st
• Alley between Franklin and Liberty extending from Main to East 2nd
• Alley west of the Pella Public Library (between Main and Broadway) from Liberty to Union
• Liberty Street from West 3rd to West 2nd
• West 2nd Street from Franklin to Liberty
• Independence Street from Main to East 3rd (parade staging area)
• East 1st Street from Union to Independence (parade staging area)
• East 2nd Street from Union to Independence (parade staging area)
Streets temporarily closed for parade or traffic congestion:
• Washington Street from Broadway to Main
• Main Street from Liberty to University
DURING THE FESTIVAL:
Residents should be aware that all vehicles, including golf carts, will not be allowed through the barricades unless they have the proper pass. Passes are only given to residents and businesses located inside the ropes barricades, key volunteers, and event organizers.
Parking lots are available from 9:00am to 6:00pm for $10 per vehicle and are cash only. Shuttles can take visitors to downtown Pella and back, running frequently until 10:00pm and are included in the price of parking. Note: Not all shuttles are equipped with handicap accessibility and many parking spaces may require significant walking to board the shuttle.
– Friday & Saturday: Delta Lot on west side of town, Exit 40 from Hwy 163 – follow signage at Exit 40
– Saturday Only: Pella Christian High School on the southeast side of town, Exit 44 from Hwy 163 – follow signage at Exit 44
Several churches in Pella are also available for parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
– Open Bible Church at 837 Washington Street – $15
– Calvary Church at 408 Maple Street – Free parking with shuttle to downtown. Handicapped transport may be available.
– Connect Church at 914 Liberty Street – $5
– First Church at 605 Broadway Street – $15
Limited handicap parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Pella Public Library parking lot with access from Liberty Street.
Golf cart shuttles are available to transport visitors along a route from the Scholte Church to the Dutch Market from 10am-2pm and 4pm-8pm. Single rides ($2) and day-long passes ($5) may be purchased directly from shuttle cart drivers. Golf carts pick up and drop off passengers at designated sites only.