Orange City celebrated Koningsdag — the Dutch national holiday of King's Day — on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a community-wide festival that marked the third year of the tradition and served as a festive kickoff to the city's Tulip Festival season.
The event drew residents and visitors to downtown Orange City for a day of Dutch-inspired celebration. Downtown merchants offered special discounts, and a community-wide garage sale brought shoppers out across the city's neighborhoods. Food vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities rounded out the day's programming.
The Dutch American Heritage Museum and Windmill Park, two of Orange City's signature cultural landmarks, hosted activities and events throughout the day, giving visitors an opportunity to explore the city's deep Dutch heritage.
Koningsdag, celebrated on April 27 in the Netherlands to honor King Willem-Alexander's birthday, has been adapted by Orange City as a community celebration that bridges Dutch cultural tradition with local pride. Organizers said the event has grown each year since its introduction and has become a beloved fixture on the city's calendar.
Orange City is widely known for its Tulip Festival, held each May, which draws tens of thousands of visitors to celebrate the city's Dutch heritage. Koningsdag has emerged as a complementary spring event that extends the festive season and engages the community in the weeks leading up to the festival.