May 10, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army.
The tulip is a symbol of love in its many forms. But it also serves as a reminder of
the historical events that have shaped the peace we cherish today.
About The Canadian Tulip Festival
The Canadian Tulip Festival was established to celebrate the historic Royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately following the Second World War as a symbol of international friendship. The Festival preserves the memorable role of the Canadian troops in the liberation of the Netherlands and Europe, as well as commemorates the birth of Dutch Princess Margriet in Ottawa during World War II—the only royal personage ever born in Canada.