A kaleidoscope of colorful flowers could still be seen as the last days of Washington’s Tulip Festival came to a close.

Hundreds of visitors from across the state flocked to Tulip Town, located in Mt. Vernon, Wash. to witness the sea of blooming flowers; knowing that within just a short span of days the rainbow of color would fade, and the year-long wait for their return would begin once again.

A senior high-school student, dressed in cap and gown, could be seen taking photos with the backdrop of white and violet. 

A child, no more than five or six, danced along the flower’s edge; a fairy within her own imagining. 

People, no doubt hungry to be a part of the living after a year locked away in darkened homes, found themselves a measured six-foot distance apart; their masks doing nothing to hide their smiling eyes. 

“I like watching people, mostly, seeing people coming for special moments in their lives,” said Irina Raduta, a visitor from Lake Stevens, Wash. “There are a lot of couples, cause it’s romantic. I like watching to see what the enticement is for them to come here. Some of these people come every year. It’s a big deal.”

You can find information about future events at tuliptown.com/.