Bloemencorso (Flower Parade) is one of the Netherlands’ most iconic floral traditions, held each spring in several towns across the country, most famously between Noordwijk and Haarlem during the Bollenstreek Bloemencorso. The parade features spectacular floats, cars, and bicycles elaborately decorated with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring blooms, celebrating the beauty of the Dutch flower-growing regions. Accompanied by marching bands, street performers, and cheering crowds, the event transforms the bulb fields and towns into a moving sea of color and fragrance. Blending horticultural artistry, regional pride, and springtime joy, the Flower Parade is a dazzling tribute to the Netherlands’ world-famous floral heritage.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 15–19 April 2026 (Wednesday–Sunday).
• Main parade: Saturday 18 April 2026, Noordwijk→Haarlem (approx. 09:00–22:00; checkpoint times vary by town) — see Route.
• Illuminated parade: Friday 17 April after 21:00 in Noordwijkerhout — details on Illuminated parade.
• Floats on display: Sunday 19 April in central Haarlem — see Programme.
• The exact timetable publishes annually — check the official Programme · Official site nearer the date.
LOCATION
• Dune & Bulb District (Bollenstreek): the 42 km route runs Noordwijk → Voorhout → Sassenheim → Lisse (passes Keukenhof) → Hillegom → Bennebroek → Heemstede → Haarlem — full map and timings on the Route page.
• Central vantage near Keukenhof main entrance (Boulevard) — Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free viewing along most of the route; arrive early for barrier spots — see Route.
• Grandstands (paid, limited): covered/uncovered options with seating and facilities — book via Buy grandstand tickets.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Parade week spans decoration days (15–17 Apr), illuminated parade (17 Apr), main parade (18 Apr) and display day (19 Apr) — see Programme.
• Public transport: plan trains with the official NS journey planner (stations include Leiden, Voorhout, Sassenheim, Haarlem).
• Traffic & access around Keukenhof can be restricted on parade Saturday; the parade passes the park in the afternoon — check Keukenhof advice · timings on the Route.
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