Grab your gardening gloves and trowel and get ready for Welland’s annual tulip giveaway.

For residents of the City of Welland, this popular tradition of picking up a bag of free tulip bulbs will take place on Friday, May 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The event will run rain or shine at the Welland Stadium at 90 Quaker Road.

Parks staff will distribute the bag of bulbs, providing one bag per vehicle while quantities last. For a smooth flow of traffic, vehicles should enter from the east side of the parking lot and slowly proceed along the designated route.

Anticipating a strong turnout like years prior, Dave Steven, manager of parks, forestry, cemeteries, operations, and development, said, “This giveaway is an exciting opportunity that lets us engage with our community about the importance of green spaces while adding some vibrant tulips to our landscapes.”

Approximately 15,000 tulip bulbs from the City’s commemorative gardens will be distributed this year. While specific varieties or colours cannot be guaranteed, there will be a pleasing assortment to brighten residential gardens.