"San Francisco's Union Square Blossoms with 80,000 Tulips for Spring Event"

Thousands flocked to San Francisco's Union Square to admire and pick tulips at a free event organized by the city and the Consulate General of the Netherlands, bringing much-needed foot traffic to the shopping district. Despite the excitement, some visitors expressed concerns about the area's lack of attractions and closures of businesses. The event drew mixed reactions from locals and out-of-towners, with some planning to explore nearby attractions while others found the disorganization and long lines disappointing.