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WHERE: Bollenstreek, Netherlands
WHEN: 12th April 2025
In April, in Holland, the thousand colors and scents of Spring await you in the most evocative and fascinating parade you can witness: the Bloemencorso.
The name literally means flower parade and takes place every year, during the Spring Festival, in Bollestreek, the Dutch district where bulbs are grown.
A spectacular journey of over 40 km between Noordwijk and Haarlem, passing through Keukenhof, to admire the beautiful parade of flowers in the flower-growing area bulbs.
You will be able to admire the most beautiful floats covered with tulips, hyacinths and daffodils that will parade before your eyes. A riot of truly incredible colors and scents. An event that, for decades, has become one of the most anticipated events in the whole of Holland, this year reaching its 77th edition!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
THE ROUTE OF THE BOLLENSTREEK FLOWER PARADE
Photo ©, Erwin Martens
The Bollenstreek flower Parade develops along a 42 km route, starting from Noordwijk up to Haarlem and passing in order through Voorhout (10:45), Sassenheim (11:50), Lisse (14:30) and, of course, Keukenhof (at approximately 15:45).
It starts at 07:45 in Huis ter Duinstraat – Nieuwe Zeeweg – Duinweg where the wagons will be stationed.
Departure is scheduled for 09:00 from Noordwijk (Picképlein Roundabout). Arrival and closing at 10pm in Haarlem.
TICKETS FOR THE GRANDSTANDS
To better experience the parade, grandstands (for a fee) have been installed along the route. From here you can watch the parade with the best view and from a comfortable seat.
The grandstands are located in Noordwijkerhout (evening parade) Noordwijk, Sassenheim, Lisse and Hillegom.
Tickets can be purchased on the official website. To complete the experience, you can also choose options that include lunch, guided tours and workshops.
WHERE TO EXPERIENCE THE PARADE TO THE BEST
Keukenhof, not far from Amsterdam, is one of the most beautiful flower gardens in the Netherlands, if not in the world.
In our opinion this is one of the most magical places to admire the parade and make your experience unforgettable.
At 3.44pm, the parade will also pass through this wonderful botanical park. You can admire it along Keukenhof Boulevard, the long avenue located on the side of the main car park.
To watch the parade you must purchase an entrance ticket to the Park. You must arrive before 11:00. After this time, in fact, numerous roads around the area will be closed. More info here.
*the information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered official. In this case we always invite you to consult the relevant official channels.
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