Experience the beautiful floats of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek

Van der Valk Palace Hotel Noordwijk, together with Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden, Hotel Schiphol and Hotel Haarlem, is a participant in the Flower Parade of the Bulb Region. Our float is an eye-catcher and we are proud to be part of this wonderful event!

This year's Flower Parade will take place on Saturday 20 April.

The Flower Parade of the Bulb Region is the only parade in the world consisting of bulbous flowers such as Hyacinths, Tulips and Daffodils. It is also known as the 'Spring Face' because of the unique spring colours and scents it brings with it. The Flower Parade is a five-day spring flower festival that takes place in April and involves all the bulb-growing municipalities and the flower city of Haarlem in various parade activities.

Flower parade construction days


Prior to the Flower Parade, hundreds of volunteers roll up their sleeves to create the most spectacular floats and you can be part of it! Come to the flower cutting days or build-up days at the Tennishal de Klinkenberg in Sassenheim and experience the magic of flower cutting up close. Don't miss it and come and see for yourself how the floats are built on the following days:

  • Wednesday 17 April 2024 | 09.00-21.00 hours 
  • Thursday 18 April 2024 | 09.00-21.00 hours 
  • Friday 19 April 2024 | 09.00-12.00 hours 

Do you want to be there? Then buy your tickets via the button below!

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Flower parade tribunes

Every year there are several grandstands available for the Flower Parade, where you can reserve seats. These grandstands are located in Noordwijkerhout (Friday evening), Noordwijk (within walking distance of our hotel), Voorhout, Lisse, Hillegom and Sassenheim. The stands will feature a speaker who will provide more information about the parade and the impressive floats that pass by. There are also toilet facilities and catering available at the stands, but it is wise to reserve seats in time, as they are very popular!

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Route Flower Parade

The highlight of the Flower Parade is on the Saturday, when the parade travels the 42-kilometre route from Noordwijk to Haarlem. The parade consists of around 20 floats and more than 30 flower-decorated luxury and special carriages!

The Flower Parade route for 2024:

From 8.00 hrs – Parade stationary on the Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard
9.13 hrs Noordwijk (official Start from Picképlein roundabout)
11.11 hrs Voorhout (roundabout Jacoba van Beierenlaan)
11.57 hrs Grandstand Sassenheim, Rijksstraatweg 52
14.00 hrs Sassenheim (departs from the Hoofdstraat after the lunch break)
14.28 hrs Grandstand South Lisse South, Heereweg 466
15.08 hrs Grandstand Inner Lisse, Heereweg 345
15.22 hrs Lisse Town Hall
15.44 hrs Lisse Keukenhof
17.00 hrs Hillegom town centre
17.14 hrs Hillegom Grandstand, Hoofdstraat 18
18.00 hrs Bennebroek
19.40 hrs Leaves the Linneaushof after the evening break
19.57 hrs Groenendaal entrance
20.30 hrs Heemstede
21.30 hrs Haarlem Houtplein
22.00 hrs Haarlem Oude Gracht – Raaks

Overige Bloemencorso events

More information about all the activities organised around the Flower Parade and the route can be found on the Flower Parade of the Bulb Region website.

Looking for a hotel during the Flower Parade? Van der Valk Palace Hotel is the start of the Flower Parade. On Saturday the parade departs from the rondabout in front of the hotel, this means that on Friday evening you can admire the parade on the beautiful boulevard of Noordwijk. Book a hotel room and enjoy luxury and comfort after a day full of activities. You are most welcome with us!