A blooming tradition returns with Welland’s annual tulip giveaway on May 15

Spring’s most colourful tradition is back, and the City of Welland invites residents to take home a piece of its seasonal beauty during the annual tulip bulb giveaway. This year’s event takes place on Thursday, May 15, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Welland Sports Complex at 90 Quaker Road, while supplies last.

Each spring the City refreshes its flower beds to make way for new plantings, and the tulip bulbs that have brightened boulevards and park spaces are made available to the community. For residents, it's a chance to beautify home gardens and extend the vibrancy of Welland’s public spaces into neighbourhoods across the city.

“This event is one of our favourites, and residents look forward to it every year,” said Craig Danys, working foreperson of horticulture & cemeteries. “The tulips have already brought life to our parks and roadsides, and this is a great way to keep that beauty blooming in the community while promoting sustainability.”

To help the event run smoothly, City staff will pre-bag the bulbs for distribution. The giveaway operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and quantities are limited.

The tulip giveaway is part of the City’s broader commitment to horticultural excellence, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Events like this reinforce Welland’s dedication to green initiatives and creating connections between residents and the natural spaces they share.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Paul Orlando
Communications Specialist
905-735-1700 x2133
paul.orlando@welland.ca