Floats Parade
Spectators line the streets to watch elaborately decorated floats pass by. Live music and street performances occur between the floats. After the parade, floats are exhibited at a festival ground for closer viewing.
Lichtenvoorde Flower Parade
Bloemencorso Lichtenvoorde
Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands
Sep 13, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each September, the Dutch town of Lichtenvoorde parades floats covered in millions of dahlias for its Bloemencorso. Built by neighborhood teams, the great flower sculptures roll through the Achterhoek town, in a celebration of community pride and craftsmanship dating back to the 1920s.
Key moments
Where it happens
Varsseveldseweg Tribune (De Klinke)
Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands
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Respect local boundaries
Respect the parade participants and floats. Visitors should stay behind designated lines du...
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: very high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
Reviewed mediaREGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Lichtenvoorde Flower Parade
Bloemencorso Lichtenvoorde
Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands
Each September, the Dutch town of Lichtenvoorde parades floats covered in millions of dahlias for its Bloemencorso. Built by neighborhood teams, the great flower sculptures roll through the Achterhoek town, in a celebration of community pride and craftsmanship dating back to the 1920s.
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The story behind it
This parade is a deeply rooted community tradition dating back to the 1920s, originally built around local flower cultivation and village pride. Over generations it became increasingly elaborate, with large tents-built floats and community involvement. It has been recognized on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list for its communal and artistic significance. The event fosters intergenerational participation (e.g., CorsoK...
Key moments to know
Floats Parade
Spectators line the streets to watch elaborately decorated floats pass by. Live music and street performances occur between the floats. After the parade, floats are exhibited at a festival ground for closer viewing.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Respect the parade participants and floats. Visitors should stay behind designated lines during the parade.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 13, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Lichtenvoorde
Achterhoek (Eastern Netherlands)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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