By Linda Tancs
Having been settled by Dutch immigrants, Orange City, Iowa, was first known as Holland. The name was later changed to Orange City in tribute to the royal House of Orange. The city celebrates its Dutch heritage annually with a tulip festival. Beginning later this week, the festival showcases about 50,000 tulips, as well as locals dressed in traditional Dutch clothing amidst the parades, shows, replica windmills and food vendors.


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