Every March, I don’t miss the chance to awaken my senses to see and smell spring blooms at the annual Philadelphia Flower Show. This year’s theme was Holland: Flowering the World. My BFF Cynthia and I got the chance to tip-toe through the tulips inside the Philadelphia Convention Center, located on Arch Street between Broad and 11th Streets.
I walked in the park during last year’s Flower Show, exploring America by celebrating the 100-year-old National Parks theme. In 2015, my BFF and I were also fortunate enough to attend the black-tie preview party for Celebrate the Movies courtesy of the that employs us.
While there wasn’t a black-tie preview party or hors d’oeuvres this year, Cynthia and I could tip-toe through the tulips.
The Philadelphia Flower Show is the world’s biggest and longest-running indoor flower show, covering 10 acres of the convention center floor. Since 1829, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), a non-profit organization, has promoted horticulture-related events and community activities in the city of Philadelphia. Attending costs $31 in advance for adults and $35 at the door.
Every year, the goal is to figure out how to maneuver around the massive number of people who attend the 11-day annual show. After taking the 1:10 p.m. Paoli local train into Center City Philadelphia, Cynthia and I decided to have lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe. There was only a 25-minute wait, and seated at the table next to us were besties who were also attending the annual flower exhibit.
Here are my highlights of the 2017 Philadelphia Flower Show:
1. 6,00 hanging cut and fresh flowers
2. New Tulip
3. Blue Tulip
The Holland theme is represented by over 30,000 tulips at the entrance. One can’t pay homage to Dutch history without mentioning tulips, windmills, and bikes.
4. Windmill
5. The Dutch Eco-dome
6. Orchids
7. Bikes
Bicycles are the primary mode of transportation in Holland, and here are a few of my favorites:
8. And more tulips
For a few years, tulip bulbs were traded as valuable commodities at ever-upward prices until, as applies to all economic bubbles, the market crashed. Holland became known as the world’s producer of tulips and other bulbs.
9. Wow factor
I seek the “wow factor” every year. I say the mission has been accomplished with the Delft-tile-adorned Dutch-inspired bridge, which has a floral canopy of 6,000 fresh and cut flowers hanging from colored strings overhead of the flagship garden at the main entrance.
Cynthia and I finished the day sipping caramel lattes, people-watching, and ending up at my favorite store, Nordstrom, for a few much-needed Jo Malone goodies.
The 2017 Philadelphia Flower Show ended on Sunday, March 19. If you enjoyed the virtual flower show experience, perhaps you’d like to entertain the thought of attending next year’s show with your bestie. “Wonder of Water” is the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show theme. The show will take place from March 3rd to the 11th. How do you celebrate spring?
Have a stylish, healthy, and fierce week.
I love tulips they are my favorite! What a fabulous show, with this gorgeous flower everywhere. This is my idea of heaven I think. Love the blue tulips and orchids too! You and Cynthis look fabulous, love your outfit and chic LV sac!
xx, Elle
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Elle,
Hi! I was in Tulip Heaven! My annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show is the perfect way to usher in spring. Thank you for your kinds words about Cynthia and myself.
What a fun post…love the tulips and you look fabulous, Eugenia!
Pam,
Hi! Thank you for stopping by to read about the 2017 Philadelphia Flower Show, Holland: Flowering the World. Yes, tulips were a welcome sight especially after the NorEaster last week.