Tulip Time Fan Favorite!

Sousaphone & Wooden Shoes - Holland Bands, Tulip Time 2025

Holland, Michigan, is known for its annual Tulip Time festival happening the first full week of May every year. Tourists from all over the world come to Holland to see the roughly 5 million tulips planted in fields, along streets, in parks and stay for the shows, carnival, food, and, of course, the parades!

The Holland High School Marching Band remains a fan favorite with its "Tip Toe Through the Tulips" routine done in traditional Dutch wooden shoes. 

This longstanding tradition wows the crowd every time! 

The HHS Marching Band enters the Market area of 8th Street in Downtown Holland,
Michigan during the 2025 Kinderparade.

See the popular routine here.

Support the music education of Holland Bands students, donate to the HBPA.

Mail donations to:
HBPA
c/o Bethany Van Oss, Director of Bands

Holland High School

600 Van Raalte Ave. 

Holland, MI 49423