The Festa da Flor (Madeira Flower Festival) is a vibrant annual celebration held in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, showcasing the island’s stunning floral beauty. The festival features elaborate flower parades, intricate flower carpets, and the Wall of Hope, where children place flowers as a symbol of peace. Highlights include the Allegorical Flower Parade, with floats covered in colorful blooms, traditional folk performances, and a lively market selling floral arrangements and regional crafts. The event transforms Madeira into a fragrant, picturesque wonderland, celebrating the island’s rich botanical heritage and welcoming the arrival of spring.

DATES & TIMES
• Festival window: 30 April – 24 May 2026. Official dates.
• Wall of Hope (children’s ceremony): Saturday, 2 May (morning). Programme highlights.
• Allegoric Flower Parade: Sunday, 3 May 2026, 16:30–19:00. Parade details.
• Wall of Solidarity: Friday, 8 May 2026. See listing.
• Madeira Flower Collection (fashion): 16–17 May 2026. Event info.

LOCATION
• Funchal city centre — floral installations and stages across the downtown; the Allegoric Parade route runs Praça da Autonomia → Av. do Mar (south lane) → Rotunda Francisco Sá Carneiro → Av. Francisco Sá Carneiro. Route & map · Festival hub.

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Most outdoor festivities are free to watch (no general admission ticket). For any seated areas or partner experiences, consult the official programme and authorised partners. Check updates.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Crowds & access: Arrive early for the Parade and major ceremonies; follow crowd‑flow guidance along the seafront avenues. On‑the‑day info.
• Family‑friendly: The Wall of Hope invites children to place flowers in a symbolic appeal for peace; many performances happen in pedestrian zones. About the festival.

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