80 Tulips for 80 Years of FREEDOM - Veterans Memorial Gardens

Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 at 3:00PM

Veterans Memorial Gardens

Veterans Memorial Gardens Commemorates 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands with Special Guest the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Jerry Bouma.

Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre announces, "Tulips & Triumphs," a landmark celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and VE Day. The commemorative ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Gardens (10121-93 St.), followed by a celebration dinner and dance at 'D' Company Armouries in Grande Prairie on June 28, 2025.

Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Jerry Bouma, will be the distinguished guest of honor, bringing a personal connection to this historic commemoration. As the son of Dutch parents who experienced the liberation firsthand at age 15, Mr. Bouma represents the enduring bond between Canada and the Netherlands.

The day's events include:

Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Gardens:

Including the ‘planting’ - of a tulip memorial made from Metal tulips, one for every year of freedom since 1945.

Evening Celebration at 'D' Company Armouries:

  • Dutch-Canadian Infusion dinner

  • Presentations

  • Photo Booth

  • Silent Auction

  • Dance and karaoke

Commemorative tulips that make up the memorial are available for sponsorship, with proceeds supporting Veterans Memorial Gardens' ongoing mission to preserve and share military history in Northwestern Alberta. (https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/80-tulips-marking-80-years-of-freedom-1945--2025)

Event Details:

Date: June 28, 2025

Ceremony Location: Veterans Memorial Gardens (10121-93 St., Grande Prairie) (starts at 3:00 PM)

Evening Celebration: 'D' Company Armouries, Grande Prairie (Starts at 6:00 PM)

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/tulips-and-triumphs

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Veterans Memorial Gardens at (780) 933-0182 or email exec.director@motorcycletourism.ca.

Location

Veterans Memorial Gardens, 10121- 93 St, Grande Prairie AB T8V 1Y1, GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta

Contact Info

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