The Flower Parade Holland is the biggest spring event in the Netherlands. Every spring, the parade attracts around 1 million visitors. Read our information and tips for visiting this flower festival in Holland below.
- When is the Flower Parade Bollenstreek?
- What flowers are used for the Flower Parade Bollenstreek?
- What are the designs of the parade floats in 2024?
- What is the route of the Flower Parade Bollenstreek?
- How much does a ticket for the Flower Parade Bollenstreek cost?
- Cycle routes & sightseeing during the Flower Parade
- Travel advice for visiting the Flower Parade
- What activities are there to do around the Flower Parade Holland?
- Hotel tips along the Flower Parade route
When is the Flower Parade Bollenstreek?
The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek is the highlight of spring. The parade always runs in the month of April. The Bloemencorso always starts with the construction days on the Wednesday preceding the parade. Until Friday morning, hundreds of volunteers are hard at work making the most beautiful floats. On Friday evening, it is then time for the Light Flower Parade. On Saturday, the highlight of the Flower Parade is the 42-kilometre parade and on Sunday, you can enjoy the floats once more in the heart of flower city Haarlem during the Flower Parade EXPO. At 5pm, it’s time to wave the floats off again.
The dates for the Flower Parade Holland are for the following years:
| Year | Construction days | Light Flower Parade | Flower Parade | Haarlem Expo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 to 19 April | 19 April | 20 April | 21 April |
| 2025 | 9 to 11 April | 11 April | 12 April | 13 April |
| 2026 | 15 to 17 April | 17 April | 18 April | 19 April |
| 2027 | 14 to 16 April | 16 April | 17 April | 18 April |
What flowers are used for the Flower Parade Bollenstreek?
The Flower Parade Bollenstreek is the only parade made of spring flowers. At the Flower Parade Bollenstreek, the most important flower is the hyacinth. These flowers form the basis of the floats. The hyacinths also provide the lovely spring scents that come with the Flower Parade. The floats are further decorated with tulips and daffodils.
What are the designs of the parade floats in 2024?
The Flower Parade Bollenstreek in 2024 does not have an overarching theme. This gives all design teams complete freedom in designing the floats. This resulted in a beautifully varied Flower Parade. Below are the designs for the 2024 floats.
What is the route of the Flower Parade Bollenstreek?
The Flower Parade has the same route of about 42 kilometres every year. On Friday evening, the parade passes through the pleasant village of Noordwijkerhout. The route on Saturday starts in the seaside resort of Noordwijk. The parade then travels to Voorhout, Sassenheim, Lisse, Hillegom, Heemstede and Haarlem.
How much does a ticket for the Flower Parade Bollenstreek cost?
The Flower Parade Bollenstreek is free to watch. You can find your own spot along the 42-kilometre route. If you want to enjoy the Flower Parade while seated and have access to toilet facilities and catering, there are a number of covered stands where you can watch the parade. Toilets are available at the stands and you can get a snack and a drink. There are also several Flower Parade tours available from Amsterdam.
Please note! The grandstands are popular and sell out quickly every spring. Reserve your grandstand place on time. The following tours & stands are available:
The Flower Parade tours below depart from Amsterdam (at the ADAM Tower behind Amsterdam Central Station)
| Flower parade tours from Amsterdam | Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Parade Making off tour + Keukenhof | 18 April | € 89.50 | Book now |
| Lights Flower Parade in Noordwijkerhout + Keukenhof | 19 April | € 92.50 | Book now |
| Shuttle bus + Keukenhof ticket + Flower parade stands | 20 april | € 42.50 | Book now |
| Flower parade stand, lunch box and visit tulip show garden | 20 April | € 139.50 | Sold out |
| Flower parade stand, lunch box and Keukenhof visit | 20 April | € 139.50 | Sold out |
| Flower parade EXPO Haarlem and Keukenhof | 21 April | € 94.50 | Book now |
Flower parade stands below are without transport
| Location of stand +time | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Noordwijkerhout – Friday night 19 April – 9.30 pm (during illuminated Flower Parade) | € 27.95 | Book now |
| Noordwijk – 9.00 am (along the beach of Noordwijk) | € 27.95 | Book now |
| Hillegom – 5.10 pm (accessible by public transport) | € 27.95 | Book now |
| Voorhout – 11.10 am (accessible by public transport) | € 27.95 | SOLD OUT |
| Lisse – 3.05 pm (close to city centre & Keukenhof) | € 39.95 | SOLD OUT |
| Lisse south – 2.30 pm (near the tulip fields) | € 37.95 | SOLD OUT |
| Heemstede – 8:30 p.m. (illuminated Flower Parade) | € 27.95 | Book now |
| Keukenhof ticket + Flower parade You can pick your own spot along the route (no stands) | € 20.00 | SOLD OUT |
Cycle routes & sightseeing during the Flower Parade
The days surrounding the Flower Parade are popular days every year. This is because of the Flower Parade itself, of course, but certainly also because during the Flower Parade the tulip fields are in bloom. It is therefore ideal to do a cycling tour or sightseeing tour during these days. There are also exclusive sightseeing tours during the Flower Parade. When booking a grandstand spot, for instance, you can add exclusive walks and tours. Helicopter tours are also available on Saturday and Sunday during the corso weekend.
- See more info on helicopter tours over the tulip fields
Travel advice for visiting the Flower Parade
If you want to visit the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek, it is wise to think about how you will travel to the Bollenstreek. The travel advice depends on the location where you want to watch the Flower Parade. For the most popular locations, we have listed the travel advice below.
Keukenhof Flower Park
One of the most popular locations to watch the flower parade is Keukenhof flower park in Lisse. The flower parade passes by here in the afternoon and many people combine watching the flower parade with a visit to Europe’s spring park. Keukenhof has a large car park where you can park all day for just € 10.00. Special Keukenhof buses also run from RAI Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, Haarlem Station and Leiden Station.
- Check out our travel advice to Keukenhof and the tulip fields
Flower City Haarlem
The flower parade ends in Haarlem city centre on Saturday. On Sunday, the floats can be seen all day in Haarlem. Haarlem is easily accessible by car and public transport. Tip! The flower parade weekend is a perfect weekend for a weekend in Haarlem.
- Check out the nicest hotels along the flower parade route
What activities are there to do around the Flower Parade Holland?
- Flower parade construction days
- Light flower parade in Noordwijkerhout
- Parade market in Lisse
- Most beautiful traffic jam of the Netherlands in Noordwijk
- Flower Event in Noordwijkerhout
Hotel tips along the Flower Parade route
More and more activities are organised around the Flower Parade. The tulip fields also bloom during the period, Keukenhof flower park is open and several show gardens can be visited. Many people therefore come to enjoy the flowers longer and book a weekend or short holiday in the Bollenstreek.
- Check out tips for hotels along the Flower Parade route here
Our popular links
- Cycle one of our cycling routes along the tulip fields
- The best sightseeing tours along the tulip fields and dahlia gardens
- Hop on Hop off locations along the cycle routes and sightseeing tours
- All about the tulip fields in spring
- All about the dahlia gardens in summer
- Staying overnight at one of the hotels and holiday resorts along the cycle routes
- Don’t have your own bike? Hire a bike around Keukenhof
- Stay informed with our Flower Alert with the current flowering of the flowers.