Presenting the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek 2024 in Haarlem …
This flower parade is the highlight of the spring season in the Netherlands!
Such yearly event usually starts on Wednesday to Friday whereby the public can buy tickets to see behind the scenes how a float is decorated by volunteers, in Sassenheim. Something I want to take part possibly next year.
On Friday evening, the Corso floats will line up in the streets of this bulb-growing village, illuminated after dusk and drive through the streets to Noordwijk.
The main event is the parade on Saturday when the colorful decorated floats and the luxury vehicles travel the 42 km route from Noordwijk around 07:45 am, passing through Voorhout, Sassenheim, Lisse, Hillegom, Bennebroek, Heemstede and arriving in Haarlem at 10:00 pm.
On Sunday, the Corso floats from the Bollenstreek (bulb growing region) are parked here right in the historical city of Haarlem for all to admire.
Truly the most spectacular spring festival in the Netherlands!!
Here is a glimpse of the 77th Flower Parade from last Saturday (20/04/2024)
📍Gedempte Oude Gracht – Verwulft
It was worth getting out of bed at first light just so I could be here admiring this famous Flower Parade quietly before everyone else. 🙂
The smell of these flowers … ❤️
If you are interested, below are the future dates:
2025: Wednesday 9th April to Sunday 13th April
2026: Wednesday 15th April to Sunday 19th April
2027: Wednesday 14th April to Sunday 18th April
Check official website for details: https://bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/en/