Lilac Festival, Mackinac Island, MI
Every summer, thousands of people visit the sparsely populated Mackinac Island in Michigan to attend the 10-day Lilac festival. The festival first launched in 1949 and has blossomed over the years. Some of the amazing flowering trees are more than 150 years old! One of the main events is the crowning of The Lilac Queen, who is selected by students at the Mackinac Island Public School. The queen’s duties include welcoming guests, riding in the Lilac Festival parade and attending various events throughout the year. There are also several concerts. The Library of Congress has dubbed the event a “local legacy”.
