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Albany 70th Annual Tulip Fest attracts out-of-towners
Updated 2:49 pm, Saturday, May 12, 2018
2018 Albany Tulip Queen Sawyer Cresap, 23, of Albany, is crowned by last year's Tulip Queen Ashley Loggins, top right, during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union) less
2018 Albany Tulip Queen Sawyer Cresap, 23, of Albany, is crowned by last year's Tulip Queen Ashley Loggins, top right, during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
2018 Albany Tulip Queen Sawyer Cresap, 23, of Albany, is crowned by last year's Tulip Queen Ashley Loggins, top, during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union) less
2018 Albany Tulip Queen Sawyer Cresap, 23, of Albany, is crowned by last year's Tulip Queen Ashley Loggins, top, during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Shauna Salter of Pittsfield accompanies her son Logan, 6, as he photographs the flower beds during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union) less
Shauna Salter of Pittsfield accompanies her son Logan, 6, as he photographs the flower beds during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Jennifer Eslick, left, of Colonie is escorted through the tulip gardens by her son Noah, 11, during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union) less
Jennifer Eslick, left, of Colonie is escorted through the tulip gardens by her son Noah, 11, during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Umbrellas are the order of the day at the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
Umbrellas are the order of the day at the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Katherine Anderson of Tallahassee, Fla. gets a rainy close up of one of the flower beds during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union) less
Katherine Anderson of Tallahassee, Fla. gets a rainy close up of one of the flower beds during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Even a little rain can't slow down the number of selfies taken during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
Even a little rain can't slow down the number of selfies taken during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Four-year-old Gianna Chase of Rotterdam tip toes around the flower beds during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
Four-year-old Gianna Chase of Rotterdam tip toes around the flower beds during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Even a little rain can't slow down the number of selfies taken during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
Even a little rain can't slow down the number of selfies taken during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Ariana Maples, and her mother Angela Maples take in the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park during a Mother's Day bus trip from Providence, RI, Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union) less
Ariana Maples, and her mother Angela Maples take in the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park during a Mother's Day bus trip from Providence, RI, Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Jennifer Eslick, right, of Colonie is escorted through the tulip gardens by her son Noah, 11, during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union) less
Jennifer Eslick, right, of Colonie is escorted through the tulip gardens by her son Noah, 11, during the 70th Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park Saturday May 12, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
The five finalists for 2018 Albany Tulip Queen,from left, Elizabeth Stenard, 19 of Albany, Natalie Joseph, 18, of Guilderland, Xavia Francis, 18 of Albany, Katherine Donnelly, 23, of Latham and Sawyer Cresap, 23, of Albany, are introduced at a news conference in Washington Park Wednesday May 2, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
lessThe five finalists for 2018 Albany Tulip Queen,from left, Elizabeth Stenard, 19 of Albany, Natalie Joseph, 18, of Guilderland, Xavia Francis, 18 of Albany, Katherine Donnelly, 23, of Latham and Sawyer Cresap,
... moreAlbany High School seniors, from left, Gail Cabahug, Juliette Geraghty, Laura Marin, Abigail Scheuermann, Ashma Thapa, Erin Lippitt, Sarha Smith-Moyo and Calena Rodriguez participate during the traditional street scrubbing event to kick off the 70th Annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union) less
Albany High School seniors, from left, Gail Cabahug, Juliette Geraghty, Laura Marin, Abigail Scheuermann, Ashma Thapa, Erin Lippitt, Sarha Smith-Moyo and Calena Rodriguez participate during the traditional ... more
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Callista Schermerhorn of Guilderland wears traditional Dutch wooden shoes during the traditional street scrubbing event to kick off the 70th Annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union) less
Callista Schermerhorn of Guilderland wears traditional Dutch wooden shoes during the traditional street scrubbing event to kick off the 70th Annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori ... more
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Callista Schermerhorn of Guilderland wears traditional Dutch wooden shoes and holds a doll during the traditional street scrubbing event to kick off the 70th Annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union) less
Callista Schermerhorn of Guilderland wears traditional Dutch wooden shoes and holds a doll during the traditional street scrubbing event to kick off the 70th Annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 11, 2018 in ... more
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People get their photo taken with the 2018 Tulip Queen and her court during the traditional street scrubbing event to kick off the 70th Annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union) less
People get their photo taken with the 2018 Tulip Queen and her court during the traditional street scrubbing event to kick off the 70th Annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van ... more
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Click through the slideshow to view photos of Albany Tulip Queens through the years.
5/9/98, Albany, NY-- Katie O'Mally, from Delmar,NY, left, waves to the crowd after being crowned the Tulip Queen at the Tulip Festival, Saturday. At right is Albany City Mayor Jerry Jennings. (Steve Jacobs/Times Union)
lessClick through the slideshow to view photos of Albany Tulip Queens through the years.
5/9/98, Albany, NY-- Katie O'Mally, from Delmar,NY, left, waves to the crowd after being crowned the Tulip Queen at the
... more1963 Tulip Queen Joanne Gross and her court are photographed in West Capitol Park May 13, 1963, in Albany, N.Y. Alfred E. Smith Building Historic buildings 1960s. (Times Union archive)
1963 Tulip Queen Joanne Gross and her court are photographed in West Capitol Park May 13, 1963, in Albany, N.Y. Alfred E. Smith Building Historic buildings 1960s. (Times Union archive)
1963 Tulip Queen Joanne Gross and her court are photographed in West Capitol Park May 13, 1963, in Albany, N.Y. Alfred E. Smith Building Historic buildings 1960s. (Times Union archive)
1963 Tulip Queen Joanne Gross and her court are photographed in West Capitol Park May 13, 1963, in Albany, N.Y. Alfred E. Smith Building Historic buildings 1960s. (Times Union archive)
Jackie Dushensky, Albany County Tulip Queen of 1974 , hold a photograph from her coronation and poses with the dress she wore as Queen at her home in Colonie, New York Saturday May 3, 2003. (TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO--MICHAEL P. FARRELL) less
Jackie Dushensky, Albany County Tulip Queen of 1974 , hold a photograph from her coronation and poses with the dress she wore as Queen at her home in Colonie, New York Saturday May 3, 2003. (TIMES UNION STAFF ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL, DG
Photo of past Tulip Queen Mary Ilnicki when she was 20 yrs old in 1977. (Times Union archive)
Photo of past Tulip Queen Mary Ilnicki when she was 20 yrs old in 1977. (Times Union archive)
Photo: LORI KANE, DG
1977 Tulip Queen Mary Ilnicki in her Albany floral shop on May 2, 2003 (Times Union photo by STEVE JACOBS)
1977 Tulip Queen Mary Ilnicki in her Albany floral shop on May 2, 2003 (Times Union photo by STEVE JACOBS)
Photo: STEVE JACOBSS, DG
5/10/97, Albany, NY-- Christina Leann Roberts waves after being crowned the 1997 Tulip Queen at the Albany Tulip Festival, Saturday. At left Albany City Mayor Jerry Jennings applauds. (Steve Jacobs/Times Union)
5/10/97, Albany, NY-- Christina Leann Roberts waves after being crowned the 1997 Tulip Queen at the Albany Tulip Festival, Saturday. At left Albany City Mayor Jerry Jennings applauds. (Steve Jacobs/Times Union)
Photo: STEVE JACOBS
MONDAY MAY 4 1998 -- ALBANY NY -- Christina Leann Roberts, FAR LEFT, 1997 Tulip Queen, addresses the media during a press conference announcing the 1998 Tulip Queen candidates. The candidates are, Jessica Giordano, SECOND FROM LEFT, Alaina McAuliffe, THIRD FROM LEFT, Erin Murray, THIRD FROM RIGHT, Katie O'Malley, SECOND FROM RIGHT, and Lisa Pettinato, FAR RIGHT. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
MONDAY MAY 4 1998 -- ALBANY NY -- Christina Leann Roberts, FAR LEFT, 1997 Tulip Queen, addresses the media during a press conference announcing the 1998 Tulip Queen candidates. The candidates are, Jessica ... more
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
MONDAY MAY 4 1998 -- ALBANY NY -- LEFT TO RIGHT, Erin Murray, 1998 candidate, Alaina McAuliffe, 1998 candidate, Christina Leann Roberts, 1997 and current Tulip Queen, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings, Lisa Pettinato, 1998 candidate, Katie O'Malley, 1998 candidate, and Jessica Giordano, 1998 candidate. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
MONDAY MAY 4 1998 -- ALBANY NY -- LEFT TO RIGHT, Erin Murray, 1998 candidate, Alaina McAuliffe, 1998 candidate, Christina Leann Roberts, 1997 and current Tulip Queen, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings, Lisa ... more
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, DG
Times Union photo by JAMES GOOLSBY-MAY 9,1998-THE TULIP QUEEN AND HER COURT. (L. TO R.)-ERIN MURRAY, JESSICA GIORDONO, TULIP QUEEN KATIE O'MALLEY, ALAINA MCAUTUFFE AND LISA PETTINATS ENJOY THEMSELVES AT THE TULIP BALL. less
Times Union photo by JAMES GOOLSBY-MAY 9,1998-THE TULIP QUEEN AND HER COURT. (L. TO R.)-ERIN MURRAY, JESSICA GIORDONO, TULIP QUEEN KATIE O'MALLEY, ALAINA MCAUTUFFE AND LISA PETTINATS ENJOY THEMSELVES AT THE ... more
Photo: JAMES GOOLSBY, DG
MONDAY MAY 4 1998 -- ALBANY NY -- LEFT TO RIGHT, Erin Murray, 1998 candidate, Alaina McAuliffe, 1998 candidate, Christina Leann Roberts, 1997 and current Tulip Queen, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings, Lisa Pettinato, 1998 candidate, Katie O'Malley, 1998 candidate, and Jessica Giordano, 1998 candidate. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
MONDAY MAY 4 1998 -- ALBANY NY -- LEFT TO RIGHT, Erin Murray, 1998 candidate, Alaina McAuliffe, 1998 candidate, Christina Leann Roberts, 1997 and current Tulip Queen, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings, Lisa ... more
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
Nicole Stack, the 1999 Tulip Queen. holds tulips, Friday, March 31, 2000. (Steve Jacobs/Times Union)
Nicole Stack, the 1999 Tulip Queen. holds tulips, Friday, March 31, 2000. (Steve Jacobs/Times Union)
Photo: STEVE JACOBS
Times Union Staff Photo by Skip Dickstein --Mayor Jerry Jennings (third from left) entertains the Tulip Queen finalists from left to right are: Paula Marie Fusco, Kelly Marie Conlon, Jessica Morelli, Christina Alverez and Suzanne Fish in Corning Park in Albany New York May 9, 2000. less
Times Union Staff Photo by Skip Dickstein --Mayor Jerry Jennings (third from left) entertains the Tulip Queen finalists from left to right are: Paula Marie Fusco, Kelly Marie Conlon, Jessica Morelli, Christina ... more
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, DG
Times Union photo by STEVE JACOBS ,Albany,NY,4/19/00-- TULIP PREP -- Nicole Stack,right, the 1999 Tulip Queen, laughs with Mayor Jerry Jennings, far right, as he announces plans for the upcoming 52nd annual Tulip Festival at City Hall, Wednesday April 19, 2000 ( for story) less
Times Union photo by STEVE JACOBS ,Albany,NY,4/19/00-- TULIP PREP -- Nicole Stack,right, the 1999 Tulip Queen, laughs with Mayor Jerry Jennings, far right, as he announces plans for the upcoming 52nd annual ... more
Photo: STEVE JACOBS, DG
Newly crowned Albany Tulip Queen 2000 Kelly Conlon waves to the crowd as she is hugged by out going Tulip Queen 1999 Nicole Stack during the 2000 Albany Tulip Festival at Washington Park in Albany , New York SSaturday May 13, 2000. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less
Newly crowned Albany Tulip Queen 2000 Kelly Conlon waves to the crowd as she is hugged by out going Tulip Queen 1999 Nicole Stack during the 2000 Albany Tulip Festival at Washington Park in Albany , New ... more
Photo: Michael P. Farrell
Tulip Queen candidates share a moment during the Tulip Festival press conference outside City Hall, Wednesday, May 2, 2001 From left are Kristy Kruse, Shannon Rivers, Andrea Drago, Amy Kaplan and Gabrielle Mahar. (Steve Jacobs/Times Union) less
Tulip Queen candidates share a moment during the Tulip Festival press conference outside City Hall, Wednesday, May 2, 2001 From left are Kristy Kruse, Shannon Rivers, Andrea Drago, Amy Kaplan and Gabrielle ... more
Photo: STEVE JACOBS
New tulip queen Amy Kaplan, right, gets a congratulations hug from last year's Tulip Queen during her crowning ceremony at the Tulip Festival in Washington park, Saturday, May 12, 2001. (Steve Jacobs/Times Union) less
New tulip queen Amy Kaplan, right, gets a congratulations hug from last year's Tulip Queen during her crowning ceremony at the Tulip Festival in Washington park, Saturday, May 12, 2001. (Steve Jacobs/Times ... more
Photo: STEVE JACOBS
2002 Tulip Queen Finalist Melissa Kimberly Merolla, Jenneane Butler, Rachel Chakmakas, Jennifer Frances Graziano and Jennifer Gould during a press conference to announce this years finalists in Albany , New York Wednesday May 1, 2002. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less
2002 Tulip Queen Finalist Melissa Kimberly Merolla, Jenneane Butler, Rachel Chakmakas, Jennifer Frances Graziano and Jennifer Gould during a press conference to announce this years finalists in Albany , New ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
Times Union Staff Photo by Stacey Lauren -- The 2002 Tulip Queen, Jennifer Gould, (back, center) makes her entrance through the front doors of the 54th Annual Royal Tulip Ball at Wolfert's Roost in Latham, NY on Saturday, May 11, 2002 surrounded by the court's escorts and a member of the Tulip Court Rachel Chakmakas (front, center). less
Times Union Staff Photo by Stacey Lauren -- The 2002 Tulip Queen, Jennifer Gould, (back, center) makes her entrance through the front doors of the 54th Annual Royal Tulip Ball at Wolfert's Roost in Latham, NY ... more
Photo: STACEY LAUREN, DG
2003 Albany Tulip Queen Kaylin Nicole Gross, 19 of Green Island , waves to the crowd after her crowning at Washington Park During Tulip Fest 2003 in Albany,N.Y Saturday May 10, 2003. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less
2003 Albany Tulip Queen Kaylin Nicole Gross, 19 of Green Island , waves to the crowd after her crowning at Washington Park During Tulip Fest 2003 in Albany,N.Y Saturday May 10, 2003. (Michael P. ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
The Dutch Scrubbers a group of Albany High School students dressed in traditional costume (front to back) Marina Kinner , Laura Weiman, Julie DeRossi , Caetlin Cronmiller, Casey Marks, Leigh Ann Holterman, Juliet Tarantino and Tameka Parker gather prior to the Proclamation Ceremony by Mayor Jerry Jennings and the introduction of the 2003 Tulip Queen Finalists in Albany , New York Friday May 9, 2003. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less
The Dutch Scrubbers a group of Albany High School students dressed in traditional costume (front to back) Marina Kinner , Laura Weiman, Julie DeRossi , Caetlin Cronmiller, Casey Marks, Leigh Ann Holterman, ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
2003 Albany Tulip Queen Kaylin Nicole Gross, 19 of Green Island , (center) reacts as her name is read at Washington Park During Tulip Fest 2003 in Albany,N.Y Saturday May 10, 2003. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less
2003 Albany Tulip Queen Kaylin Nicole Gross, 19 of Green Island , (center) reacts as her name is read at Washington Park During Tulip Fest 2003 in Albany,N.Y Saturday May 10, 2003. (Michael P. ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
2003 Tulip Queen Kaylin Gross waves to the crowds while riding past the colorful tulip beds of Washington Park, Saturday May 8 2004. (Will Waldron/Times Union)
2003 Tulip Queen Kaylin Gross waves to the crowds while riding past the colorful tulip beds of Washington Park, Saturday May 8 2004. (Will Waldron/Times Union)
Photo: WILL WALDRON
Meredith Rose basks in a moment of glory after being crowned Tulip Queen 2004, while being is escorted by Mayor Jerry Jennings, Saturday May 8 2004. (TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO WILL WALDRON)
Meredith Rose basks in a moment of glory after being crowned Tulip Queen 2004, while being is escorted by Mayor Jerry Jennings, Saturday May 8 2004. (TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO WILL WALDRON)
Photo: WILL WALDRON, ALBANY TIMES UNION
Albany 2004 Tulip Queen finalists, from left, Annette Seminario of Glenmont, Meredith Rose of Albany, Jacilyn Basle of Colonie, Erin Van Denburgh of Albany and Shannon Phinney of Albany, before a press conference at Corning Park, behind city hall in Albany, N.Y. on Thursday, April 29, 2004. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) less
Albany 2004 Tulip Queen finalists, from left, Annette Seminario of Glenmont, Meredith Rose of Albany, Jacilyn Basle of Colonie, Erin Van Denburgh of Albany and Shannon Phinney of Albany, before a press ... more
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
Amy Deitz from Delmar, left, reacts after being named Albany Tulip Queen for 2005, Saturday May 7, 2005. Fellow Tulip Queen contestants Aimee Gould, center, and Lisa Klass, right, are also pictured (Will Waldron/Times Union) less
Amy Deitz from Delmar, left, reacts after being named Albany Tulip Queen for 2005, Saturday May 7, 2005. Fellow Tulip Queen contestants Aimee Gould, center, and Lisa Klass, right, are also pictured (Will ... more
Photo: WW
Albany Tulip Queen 2005, Amy Deitz from Delmar, waves to the crowd after being being crowned, Saturday May 7, 2005. (Will Waldron/Times Union)
Albany Tulip Queen 2005, Amy Deitz from Delmar, waves to the crowd after being being crowned, Saturday May 7, 2005. (Will Waldron/Times Union)
Photo: WW
Albany Times Union Staff Photo by Michael P. Farrell
The 2006 Tulip Queen Finalist (left to right) Ciara Austin, age 19, Albany, Amanda Benicasa, age 20 of Loudonville, Erin Cahill, age 22, Albany, Melissa Ann Krueger, age 22, Albany and Mary Nealon, Age 19, Albany were announce at a Mayors Press Conference at Corning Hall behind City Hall in Albany, New York Thursday May 4, 2006. less
Albany Times Union Staff Photo by Michael P. Farrell
The 2006 Tulip Queen Finalist (left to right) Ciara Austin, age 19, Albany, Amanda Benicasa, age 20 of Loudonville, Erin Cahill, age 22, Albany, ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
Albany Times Union Staff Photo--Michael P. Farrell
Tulip Queen for 2006 Amanda Benicasa waves to the crowd as her fate is announced at Washington Park during the annual Tulip Festival in Albany, New York Saturday May 13, 2006. less
Albany Times Union Staff Photo--Michael P. Farrell
Tulip Queen for 2006 Amanda Benicasa waves to the crowd as her fate is announced at Washington Park during the annual Tulip Festival in Albany, New York ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO--MICHAEL P. FARRELL--The 2006 Tulip Queen and her court with this years Tulip Queen nominees prior to scubbing the street to kick off this year's Albany Tulip Fest in Albany, New York 5/11/2007. less
TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO--MICHAEL P. FARRELL--The 2006 Tulip Queen and her court with this years Tulip Queen nominees prior to scubbing the street to kick off this year's Albany Tulip Fest in Albany, New York ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL, ALBANY TIMES UNION
Times Union staff photo by Paul Buckowski --- Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings, far left, talks with Tulip Queen finalists following an event in Corning Park in Albany, NY on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, to announce the Tulip Queen finalists. The finalists are Amisha Gomes, left, from Menands, NY, Emily Gottstein, 2nd from left, from Albany, Ashley Hart, 3rd from left, from Latham, NY, Bianca Pier, 4th from left, from Niskayuna, NY and Meaghan Walter, far right, from Voorheesville, NY. The queen will be one of the five women and the coronation will be on Saturday, May 12th at the Tulip Festival in Albany's Washington Park. less
Times Union staff photo by Paul Buckowski --- Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings, far left, talks with Tulip Queen finalists following an event in Corning Park in Albany, NY on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, to announce ... more
Photo: Paul Buckowski
Times Union staff photo by Cindy Schultz -- Tulip queen nominees get to know each other during the Tulip Tea on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Quackenbush Square in Albany, N.Y. From left are Nicole Hein, Rachel Welch, Bianca Pier and Amisha Gomes. less
Times Union staff photo by Cindy Schultz -- Tulip queen nominees get to know each other during the Tulip Tea on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Quackenbush Square in Albany, N.Y. From left are Nicole Hein, Rachel ... more
Photo: CINDY SCHULTZ
TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO--MICHAEL P. FARRELL--Amisha Gomes of Menands (left) is crowned 2007 Tulip Queen during the 2007 Tulip Fest at Washington Park in Albany, New York 5/12/2007.
TIMES UNION STAFF PHOTO--MICHAEL P. FARRELL--Amisha Gomes of Menands (left) is crowned 2007 Tulip Queen during the 2007 Tulip Fest at Washington Park in Albany, New York 5/12/2007.
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL, ALBANY TIMES UNION
Times Union staff photo by Paul Buckowski --- Tulip Queen finalists, from left to right, Jessica Engel from Voorheesville, Kayla Janeski, from Albany, Amy LaGrange from Feura Bush, Caitlin Spinelli from Albany, and Sarah Volk from Albany are seen during an event at Corning Park in Albany, NY on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. less
Times Union staff photo by Paul Buckowski --- Tulip Queen finalists, from left to right, Jessica Engel from Voorheesville, Kayla Janeski, from Albany, Amy LaGrange from Feura Bush, Caitlin Spinelli from ... more
Photo: Paul Buckowski
Times Union Staff Photo -- Michael P.Farrell --East Albany, New York -- 5/10/2008 -- Sarah Volk, age 21 (right) shows her surprise after being announced the 2008 Albany Tulip Queen during the 60th anniversary of Albany's Tulip Festival. She is applauded by two of the other four finalists. Amy LaGrange, left, and Caitlin Spinelli , center. less
Times Union Staff Photo -- Michael P.Farrell --East Albany, New York -- 5/10/2008 -- Sarah Volk, age 21 (right) shows her surprise after being announced the 2008 Albany Tulip Queen during the 60th anniversary ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
Times Union Staff Photo -- Michael P.Farrell -- Albany, New York -- 5/10/2008 -- Sarah Volk, age 21 (right) is named the 2008 Albany Tulip Queen during the 60th anniversary of Albany's Tulip Festival. She is applauded by the other four finalists, left to right, Jessica Engel, Kayla Janeski, Amy LaGrange, and Caitlin Spinelli. less
Times Union Staff Photo -- Michael P.Farrell -- Albany, New York -- 5/10/2008 -- Sarah Volk, age 21 (right) is named the 2008 Albany Tulip Queen during the 60th anniversary of Albany's Tulip Festival. She is ... more
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
Sarah Volk, the 2008 Tulip Queen, and Mayor Jerry Jennings ride a horse-drawn carriage through the park on their way to the 61st Tulip Queen Coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Sarah Volk, the 2008 Tulip Queen, and Mayor Jerry Jennings ride a horse-drawn carriage through the park on their way to the 61st Tulip Queen Coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at ... more
Photo: CINDY SCHULTZ
The 2009 Tulip Queen finalists, left to right, Carly Brooks, a senior at the University at Albany, Colleen Cavanaugh, a freshman at the College of Saint Rose, Juliana Hernandez, a senior at Saint Rose, Stephanie Herold, a senior at Bishop Maginn High School and Rosa Richburg, a freshman at Onondaga Community College, are seen during an event to introduce the Tulip Queen finalists at Albany City Hall's Corning Park in Albany, NY on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less
The 2009 Tulip Queen finalists, left to right, Carly Brooks, a senior at the University at Albany, Colleen Cavanaugh, a freshman at the College of Saint Rose, Juliana Hernandez, a senior at Saint Rose, ... more
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
The 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez, right, receives a hug from her cousin Matthew Hernandez, 7, as her family joins her at the 61st Tulip Queen Coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
The 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez, right, receives a hug from her cousin Matthew Hernandez, 7, as her family joins her at the 61st Tulip Queen Coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2009, ... more
Photo: CINDY SCHULTZ
The 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez, center, joins her court for pictures at the 61st Tulip Queen Coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y.From left, are Carly Brooks, Rosa Richburg, Hernandez, Colleen Cavanaugh and Stephanie Herold. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
The 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez, center, joins her court for pictures at the 61st Tulip Queen Coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y.From left, ... more
Photo: CINDY SCHULTZ
Mayor Jerry Jennings, left, rides in a horse-drawn carriage with the 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Mayor Jerry Jennings, left, rides in a horse-drawn carriage with the 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / ... more
Photo: CINDY SCHULTZ
Newly crowned Tulip Queen Mishka Gilkes, right, poses with the 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Newly crowned Tulip Queen Mishka Gilkes, right, poses with the 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more
Photo: CINDY SCHULTZ
2010 Tulip Queen finalists, l to r, Mishka Gilkes, Ashley Holt, Keva Luke, Melissa Pelletier and Gabrielle Rieth at City Hall's Corning Park in Albany, New York 4/28/2010.( Michael P. Farrell / Times Union )
2010 Tulip Queen finalists, l to r, Mishka Gilkes, Ashley Holt, Keva Luke, Melissa Pelletier and Gabrielle Rieth at City Hall's Corning Park in Albany, New York 4/28/2010.( Michael P. Farrell / Times Union )
Photo: MICHAEL P. FARRELL
Newly crowned Tulip Queen Mishka Gilkes, 22, poses with her court during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Ashley Holt, Melissa Pelletier, Mishka Gilkes, Keva Luke and Gabrielle Rieth. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Newly crowned Tulip Queen Mishka Gilkes, 22, poses with her court during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Ashley Holt, Melissa Pelletier, Mishka ... more
Photo: CINDY SCHULTZ
Mishka Gilkes, 22, speaks when she's crowned the 2010 Tulip Queen during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. Joining her are 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez and Mayor Jerry Jennings. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Mishka Gilkes, 22, speaks when she's crowned the 2010 Tulip Queen during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. Joining her are 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez and ... more
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2010 Albany Tulip Queen Mishka Gilkes her court and the 2011 Tulip Queen finalists prior to the traditional street srubbing on State Street to kick of the Albany Tuliip Festival in Albany, NY Friday May 6, 2011. ( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union ) less
2010 Albany Tulip Queen Mishka Gilkes her court and the 2011 Tulip Queen finalists prior to the traditional street srubbing on State Street to kick of the Albany Tuliip Festival in Albany, NY Friday May 6, ... more
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The 2011 Tulip Queen finalist and Albany High School Street Scrubbers prior to the traditional street srubbing on State Street to kick of the Albany Tuliip Festival in Albany, NY Friday May 6, 2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union ) less
The 2011 Tulip Queen finalist and Albany High School Street Scrubbers prior to the traditional street srubbing on State Street to kick of the Albany Tuliip Festival in Albany, NY Friday May 6, 2011.( Michael P. ... more
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The five finalists for 2011 Tulip Queen are introduced at a news conference on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at City Hall in Albany, N.Y. From left are Marjorie Adriance, 18, of Knox; Karen Colehour, 23, of Colonie; Katie Headd, 22, of Albany; Kelly Landers, 19, of Latham; and Hannah Walker, 21, of Colonie. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
The five finalists for 2011 Tulip Queen are introduced at a news conference on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at City Hall in Albany, N.Y. From left are Marjorie Adriance, 18, of Knox; Karen Colehour, 23, of ... more
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Karen Colehour, center, of Colonie reacts as her name is announced as Albany Tulip Queen for 2011 at Wasington Park during Tulip Fest in Albany, NY Thursday May 7, 2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union )
Karen Colehour, center, of Colonie reacts as her name is announced as Albany Tulip Queen for 2011 at Wasington Park during Tulip Fest in Albany, NY Thursday May 7, 2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union )
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Mayor Jerry Jennings, far left, gives a kiss on the cheek to 2011 Tulip Court member Hannah Walker of Colonie as he thanked each woman for their hard work the past year during a press conference in Corning Park to announce the 2012 Tulip Queen finalists on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Albany, NY. Also pictured are court members Kelly Landers of Latham, left, Katie Headd of Albany, Marjorie Adriance of Knox, and 2011 Tulip Queen Karen Colehour of Colonie. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less
Mayor Jerry Jennings, far left, gives a kiss on the cheek to 2011 Tulip Court member Hannah Walker of Colonie as he thanked each woman for their hard work the past year during a press conference in Corning Park ... more
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Karen Colehour of Colonie speaks after being announced as Albany Tulip Queen for 2011 at Washington Park during Tulip Fest in Albany, NY Thursday May 7, 2011. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union )
Karen Colehour of Colonie speaks after being announced as Albany Tulip Queen for 2011 at Washington Park during Tulip Fest in Albany, NY Thursday May 7, 2011. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union )
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Mayor Jerry Jennings, center, shares a carriage ride with 2011 Tulip Queen Karen Colehour during the procession at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Mayor Jerry Jennings, center, shares a carriage ride with 2011 Tulip Queen Karen Colehour during the procession at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz ... more
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Tulip Queen finalists Nicole Branchini of Slingerlands, left, Millie Condon of Watervliet, Nicole Dama of Albany, Emily Finnegan of Albany and Jillian LeFevre of Ravena, right, are introduced during a press conference in Corning Park to announce the 2012 Tulip Queen finalists on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less
Tulip Queen finalists Nicole Branchini of Slingerlands, left, Millie Condon of Watervliet, Nicole Dama of Albany, Emily Finnegan of Albany and Jillian LeFevre of Ravena, right, are introduced during a press ... more
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Emily Finnegan, second from right, reacts as she's selected as the 2012 Tulip Queen during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Nicole Branchini of Slingerlands, Millie Condon of Watervliet, Nicole Dama of Albany, Emily Finnegan of Albany and Jillian LeFevre of Ravena. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Emily Finnegan, second from right, reacts as she's selected as the 2012 Tulip Queen during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Nicole ... more
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Mayor Jerry Jennings gives last year's Tulip Court, from left, Jillian LeFevre, Nicole Dama, Millie Condon, Nikki Branchini and Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan a tulip after he introduced the five finalists for 2013 Tulip Queen at a press conference in Albany City Hall's Corning Park on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
Mayor Jerry Jennings gives last year's Tulip Court, from left, Jillian LeFevre, Nicole Dama, Millie Condon, Nikki Branchini and Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan a tulip after he introduced the five finalists for 2013 ... more
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From left, Mayor Jerry Jennings shares a laugh with the five 2013 Tulip Queen finalist Kate Bender, 18, Slingerlands, Meghan Cahill, 19, Albany, Gigi Diffenback, 21, Albany, Fendi Munoz, 21, Albany and Alexis Osborne, 22, Watervliet. at a press conference in Albany City Hall's Corning Park on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
From left, Mayor Jerry Jennings shares a laugh with the five 2013 Tulip Queen finalist Kate Bender, 18, Slingerlands, Meghan Cahill, 19, Albany, Gigi Diffenback, 21, Albany, Fendi Munoz, 21, Albany and Alexis ... more
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Mayor Jerry Jennings holds his granddaughter Taylor Severino while being photographed with the Tulip Queen courts and street scrubbers prior the ritual street scrubbing to kick off Tulip Fest on Friday May 10, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less
Mayor Jerry Jennings holds his granddaughter Taylor Severino while being photographed with the Tulip Queen courts and street scrubbers prior the ritual street scrubbing to kick off Tulip Fest on Friday May 10, ... more
Photo: Michael P. Farrell
Mayor Jerry Jennings escorts Tulip Queen Kate Bender, 18, of Slingerlands following the coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Mayor Jerry Jennings escorts Tulip Queen Kate Bender, 18, of Slingerlands following the coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more
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Tulip Queen finalists and their escorts, who are Christian Brothers Academy students, at the coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. At right is outgoing Queen Emily Finnegan. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Tulip Queen finalists and their escorts, who are Christian Brothers Academy students, at the coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. At right is ... more
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Tulip Queen Kate Bender, 18, left, with outgoing Queen Emily Finnegan following the coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Tulip Queen Kate Bender, 18, left, with outgoing Queen Emily Finnegan following the coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more
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Tulip Queen Kate Bender, 18, right, with her court following the coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Fendi Munoz, 21, Gigi Diffenback, 21, Bender, Meghan Cahill, 19, and Alexis Osborne, 22. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Tulip Queen Kate Bender, 18, right, with her court following the coronation during the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Fendi Munoz, 21, Gigi ... more
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Tulip Festival Chair Marcus Pryor, left, and Mayor Kathy Sheehan, right, pose with the 2013 Tulip finalists, left, and the five finalists for 2014 Tulip Queen outside City Hall Thursday May 1, 2014, in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less
Tulip Festival Chair Marcus Pryor, left, and Mayor Kathy Sheehan, right, pose with the 2013 Tulip finalists, left, and the five finalists for 2014 Tulip Queen outside City Hall Thursday May 1, 2014, in Albany, ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Albany, NY - May 11, 2013 -- Newly crowned 2013 Tulip Queen Kate Bender (center) is surrounded by her court, Meghan Cahill (left), Fendi Munoz (2nd from left), Gigi Diffenback (2nd from right) and Alexis Osborne (right) during the 2013 Royal Tulip Ball to benefit The Albany Promise. (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) less
Albany, NY - May 11, 2013 -- Newly crowned 2013 Tulip Queen Kate Bender (center) is surrounded by her court, Meghan Cahill (left), Fendi Munoz (2nd from left), Gigi Diffenback (2nd from right) and Alexis ... more
Photo: Joe Putrock
The five finalists for 2014 Tulip Queen, from left, Jillian Callanan, 20, of Albany, TaraMarie Crisafulli, 21, of Loudonville, Caitlin Whelan, 20, of Albany, Kasmira Wilkins, 18, of Albany, and Meghan Yi, 23, of Albany, are introduced at a news conference in City Hall Thursday May 1, 2014, in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less
The five finalists for 2014 Tulip Queen, from left, Jillian Callanan, 20, of Albany, TaraMarie Crisafulli, 21, of Loudonville, Caitlin Whelan, 20, of Albany, Kasmira Wilkins, 18, of Albany, and Meghan Yi, 23, ... more
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Tulip Queen Caitlin Whelan, 20, of Albany, center, and her court following the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Taramari Crisafulli, 21, of Loudonville, Kasmira Wilkins, 18, of Albany, Whelan, Jillian Callanan, 20, of Albany and Meghan Yi, 23, of Albany. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Tulip Queen Caitlin Whelan, 20, of Albany, center, and her court following the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Taramari Crisafulli, ... more
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Tulip Queen finalist Meghan Yi, right, welcomes the crowd during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)
Tulip Queen finalist Meghan Yi, right, welcomes the crowd during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Newly-crowned Tulip Queen Caitlin Whelan of Albany addresses her subjects during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)
Newly-crowned Tulip Queen Caitlin Whelan of Albany addresses her subjects during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Mayor Kathy Sheehan, right, 2014 Tulip Queen Caitlin Whelan, second from right, and her court applaud the 2015 Tulip Queen finalists during a news conference on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Mayor Kathy Sheehan, right, 2014 Tulip Queen Caitlin Whelan, second from right, and her court applaud the 2015 Tulip Queen finalists during a news conference on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Washington Park in ... more
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Tulip Queen finalists pose after a news conference on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Alexandra Cronin, 22, of Selkirk, Morgan Elizabeth Heyward, 18, of Albany, Jacqueline Murphy, 23, of Albany, Eva Petkanas, 22, of Albany and Sarah Wilamowski, 20, of Guilderland. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Tulip Queen finalists pose after a news conference on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Alexandra Cronin, 22, of Selkirk, Morgan Elizabeth Heyward, 18, of Albany, ... more
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Tulip Queen Alexandra Cronin, center, and her court during the 67th Annual Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. The court, from left, are Jacqueline Murphy, Sarah Wilamowski, Eva Petkanas and Morgan Elizabeth Heyward. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Tulip Queen Alexandra Cronin, center, and her court during the 67th Annual Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. The court, from left, are Jacqueline Murphy, Sarah ... more
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Tulip Queen Alexandra Cronin, 22, of Selkirk, center, receives her crown from outgoing queen Caitlin Whelan, second from right, during the coronation at the 67th Annual Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less
Tulip Queen Alexandra Cronin, 22, of Selkirk, center, receives her crown from outgoing queen Caitlin Whelan, second from right, during the coronation at the 67th Annual Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2015, ... more
Photo: Cindy Schultz
The five finalists for 2016 Albany Tulip Queen, from left, Samantha Coons, 20, Guilderland, Shannon Moquin, 19, Albany, Mariah Rickard, 22, Cohoes, Racquel Saddler, 23, Albany and Adaviah Ward, 21 Albany stand near the Moses Statue in Washington Park on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less
The five finalists for 2016 Albany Tulip Queen, from left, Samantha Coons, 20, Guilderland, Shannon Moquin, 19, Albany, Mariah Rickard, 22, Cohoes, Racquel Saddler, 23, Albany and Adaviah Ward, 21 Albany stand ... more
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Newly crowned 2016 Tulip Queen Adaviah Ward of Albany,right, is congratulated by members of her court during the 2016 Tulip Festival in Washington Park on Saturday May 7, 2016 in Albany , N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less
Newly crowned 2016 Tulip Queen Adaviah Ward of Albany,right, is congratulated by members of her court during the 2016 Tulip Festival in Washington Park on Saturday May 7, 2016 in Albany , N.Y. (Michael P. ... more
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Newly crowned 2016 Tulip Queen Adaviah Ward of Albany speaks after her corination during the 2016 Tulip Festival in Washington Park on Saturday May 7, 2016 in Albany , N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)
Newly crowned 2016 Tulip Queen Adaviah Ward of Albany speaks after her corination during the 2016 Tulip Festival in Washington Park on Saturday May 7, 2016 in Albany , N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)
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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced the five finalists for the 69th Albany Tulip Festival Queen Thursday April 26, 2017 in Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. The finalists from left to right are; Erin Bryk 21, of Latham; Ashley Loggins, 21 from Albany; Kelly Phillips 21 from Loudonville; Julianna Rauf 19, from Medusa and Amanda Volk 21 of Albany. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced the five finalists for the 69th Albany Tulip Festival Queen Thursday April 26, 2017 in Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. The finalists from left to right are; Erin Bryk 21, of ... more
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2017 Tulip Queen Ashley Loggins, right, is crowned by last year's queen Adaviah Ward during the 69th Annual Albany Tulip Festival Saturday May 13, 2017 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
2017 Tulip Queen Ashley Loggins, right, is crowned by last year's queen Adaviah Ward during the 69th Annual Albany Tulip Festival Saturday May 13, 2017 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
The five finalists for 2018 Albany Tulip Queen,from left, Elizabeth Stenard, 19 of Albany, Natalie Joseph, 18, of Guilderland, Xavia Francis, 18 of Albany, Katherine Donnelly, 23, of Latham and Sawyer Cresap, 23, of Albany, are introduced at a news conference in Washington Park Wednesday May 2, 2018 in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale/Times Union)
lessThe five finalists for 2018 Albany Tulip Queen,from left, Elizabeth Stenard, 19 of Albany, Natalie Joseph, 18, of Guilderland, Xavia Francis, 18 of Albany, Katherine Donnelly, 23, of Latham and Sawyer Cresap,
... moreALBANY — The city's historic Washington Park was filled with umbrellas Saturday as people ventured into the rain to enjoy the city's 70th annual Tulip Festival.
Rooted in Albany's Dutch heritage, the Tulip Festival celebrates tradition, local flavors and crafts. This year's festival attracted people outside of Albany, including two busloads of people from Newburgh.
"Albany is a wonderful city," said Barbara Dey of Newburgh. "The park is absolutely phenomenal, it's so beautiful and historic, and for them to do something like this is just wonderful."
Mother and daughter Angela and Ariana Maples came to Albany for the weekend from their hometown of Johnston, Rode Island, through the Conway Tours.
"It's beautiful, we love all the flowers," Angela said.
The two said the trip was part of their Mother's Day celebration, and that they may come back next year.
"It was a Mother's Day bus tour," Ariana, 24, said. "It could be a new tradition."
The newly crowned 2018 Albany Tulip Queen is 23-year-old Sawyer Cresap of Albany.
She was selected Saturday from a field of five at Washington Park's Lakehouse Stage as part of the annual Tulip Festival weekend, which continues Sunday.
Other contestants were Katherine Donnelly, 23, of Latham; Natalie Joseph, 18, of Guilderland; Elizabeth Stenard, 19 of Albany; and Xavia Francis, 18, of Albany.
Here is the new Tulip Queen's official biography from the city's website:
Sawyer Cresap is a Syracuse University graduate completing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy with honors. She currently works as a stewardship and volunteer coordinator at the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. Sawyer has served in AmeriCorps, volunteered as an art instructor with 4H and assisted locally with the Ronald McDonald House. She is an avid outdoors enthusiast who loves running, hiking as well as painting and drawing. As a member of the 2018 Tulip Court, Sawyer hopes to inspire others' curiosity about the world and the community around them through nature and literacy.
Cresap succeeds 2017 Queen Ashley Loggins.
Cresap and her court members will spend the next year working on community outreach programs and educational efforts in Albany. The five finalists were chosen by a committee of local leaders through interviews for the honor, part of a tradition that dates to the 1940s.
Here are Sunday's previously scheduled events, according to the city's website:
Main Stage
Media sponsors: 98.3 TRY, 102.3 Kiss FM, 99.5 The River & PYX 106
4:30 p.m. – Dr. K's Motown Revue
3:00 p.m. – Taina Asili
1:30 p.m. – The Sea The Sea
Local 518 Stage
Media sponsor: Exit 97.7
4:45 p.m. – North and South Dakotas
3:30 p.m. – Zan Strumfeld
2:15 p.m. – Jordan Taylor Hill
1:00 p.m. – Ryan Leddick Trio
12:00 p.m. - 20th Annual Mother of the Year Award
Mayor Sheehan and B95.5's Joe Condon recognize the Capital Region's most outstanding moms. Presented by St. Peter's Health Partners, Times Union & B95.5. Flowers provided by Ambiance Floral and Design.
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