HOLLAND, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A new event will bloom at this year’s Tulip Time Festival when it celebrates 100 years of Hudsonville Ice Cream.

On May 9, the skies will light up with more than 1,000 drones marking the iconic ice cream maker’s birthday and its connection to West Michigan.

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“Reaching 100 years is a milestone we wanted to share with our community, because Holland has been such an important part of our story and our success,” said CJ Ellens of Hudsonville Ice Cream. “We’ve called Holland home for more than 20 years, and now Hudsonville Ice Cream is known throughout the country. Sharing this drone show with our friends and neighbors is a small way for us to give back to our community and show our pride for our hometown.”

Founded in 1926, Hudsonville Ice Cream was originally owned by a farming cooperative. Later, the Ellens family purchases it and moved operations to Holland. Over the years, Hudsonville Ice Cream expanded to a 300,000-square-foot building with more than 300 employees.

In addition, Hudsonville Ice Cream will celebrate with new flavors, including a limited edition Birthday Cake flavor, Dirt Cake and more.