The cooler temperatures and light drizzle are manageable for the tulips at Albany’s Tulip Festival.

The tulips number around 101,000 bulbs across 135 different varieties.

The tulips were planted last fall, with a meticulous process that involves ordering the bulbs a year in advance, making the preparation for the festival a year-round effort.

Hear about some of the challenges the city faces holding such a big event each year by watching the video of Zach Richter’s story.