The Flower Parade (Bloemencorso)

The annual parade of floats made of flowers is unbelievably beautiful!

The parade celebrates the Dutch flower industry. The parade starts at 9:30 in the morning and goes until 8:30 at night. The marching bands come in and out during various stages. The whole route is about 30 miles long - and just packed with spectators. It is a favorite event! There are 18-wheelers, antique autos and firetrucks, floats, bands, and of course, the flowers. The kids decorate their bicycles with flowers, too. The blooming bulb fields, quaint towns and churchs, form a lovely backdrop.