Tulip Queen
The Tulip Queen is a symbolic monarchy with a yearly coronation at the Tulip Festival, which takes place in May at Washington Park in Albany, New York.[1] The Tulip Queen serves as an ambassador of the city and engages in community service projects during her one-year term.[2]
The Tulip Queen is selected through a process involving letters of recommendation and interviews by a selection committee. Women aged 18 to 23 are eligible for nomination.[3]
| Year | Tulip Queen | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Joanne Gross | University at Albany |
| 2009 | Juliana Hernandez[4] | |
| 2012 | Emily Finnegan | University at Albany |
| 2013 (65th) | Kate Bender[5] | Siena College |
The crowning of the Tulip Queen starts with a short processional. First come the police, then the Albany Police Band playing bagpipes and drums, then a car containing last year's Tulip Queen and the current mayor. Next come a series of five cars each containing the five Tulip Queen finalists.
After the processional, the mayor, each finalist, and few other people give speeches. The mayor reads a note that says who has won the Tulip Queen title. Finally, last year's Tulip Queen takes off her crown and puts it on the head of the new queen.
Notes
- ^ http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/04/29/tulip-queen-finalists/
- ^ http://www.albanytulipqueen.com/. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
- ^ Albany Tulip Queen: The Selection Process. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
- ^ Tulip Queen and Court. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
- ^ http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Photo-gallery-Tulip-Festival-4508393.php#photo-4613067
External links
- Albany Tulip Queen (official site)