Mark your calendars! According to Secretsanfrancisco.com, San Francisco’s beloved Flower Bulb Day is officially set for March 22, 2025, at Union Square. This highly anticipated event will bring the beauty of over 80,000 tulips to the city’s heart, creating a vibrant and stunning display. Best of all, the tulips are free to pick—so visitors can take home a bouquet of their own!
Event Details for 2025 The San Francisco Tulip Festival kicks off at 1:00 PM and wraps up at 4:30 PM. During this time, attendees are welcome to select up to six tulips per person. With the event drawing large crowds every year, it’s best to plan ahead by using public transportation and arriving early to ensure a spot to pick your favorite blooms.
The celebration is a tribute to International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 and aims to promote the beauty and joy of spring through these iconic flowers.
Tulips: A Global and Timeless Symbol The tulips at this event have a fascinating backstory. While the tulip is often linked with the Netherlands, where it sparked the famous "tulip mania" in the 17th century, the bulbs at this festival are actually imported from Europe and grown in U.S. greenhouses. The U.S. is the largest importer of tulip bulbs, receiving more than half a billion each year.
In San Francisco, you can enjoy tulip displays with a special touch of history. The Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden in Golden Gate Park is a popular spot for viewing tulips each spring. This garden is home to an authentic Dutch windmill, a gift from Queen Wilhelmina herself.
A Rainbow of Tulip Colors and Their Meanings Union Square will showcase a rainbow of tulip colors during the festival. Each color holds a unique meaning:
- Red: Perfect love
- Yellow: Happiness
- White: Forgiveness
- Mixed colors: Elegance
Whether you’re there for the beauty or the symbolism, the display will be a sight to behold.
How to Care for Your Tulips Want your tulips to last longer? After picking them, cut the stems at a slight angle and place them in a cool, shaded area—avoid placing them near fresh fruit, as the ethylene gas can shorten their life. With proper care, your tulips will continue to bloom beautifully even after being cut.
Don't miss the chance to experience Flower Bulb Day in San Francisco this March. It’s an event that combines beauty, history, and celebration in one stunning afternoon. For more details, visit FlowerBulbDay.com.
Source: Secretsanfrancisco.com
