The Dutch Flower Parade near Keukenhof will take place on 18 – 19 April 2026. Here you will find the Flower parade map, program, tickets, tours and useful tips on visiting this colourful event in Holland.
Book your tickets to Keukenhof and tulip events in 2026:
| Ticket | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance tickets | € 21,50 | Book >> |
| Bus from Amsterdam (including entrance) | € 42,50 – € 53,40 | Book >> |
| Bus from Schiphol airport (including entrance) | € 42,50 | Book >> |
| Private helicopter tulip tour from Heliport AMS | from €1,745 per group up to 3 | Book >> |
Tip: Keukenhof entrance tickets for the Flower parade day 2026 are already sold out. Check Keukenhof + bus tickets availability.
The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek is one of the most famous flower parades in the Netherlands and one of the largest in the world. It will start on 18 April 2026 around 9:00 in Noordwijk. Approximately at 15:45 the beautiful cars decorated with flowers will process along the road near the Keukenhof main entrance.
Around 21:05, the parade will arrive in Haarlem. On April 19, 2026, the flower displays will remain in the city, giving you plenty of time to admire every detail, and take photos. The Flower Parade is an unforgettable experience and well worth a visit!
Flower Parade 2026 Program
There are also numerous spectacular activities not just on the day of the Flower Parade itself.
Behind the Scenes
From 9 April to morning 11 April 2025 you can see how the floats are being decorated in Jub Holland hall. Hundreds of volunteers are busily attaching the millions of flowers onto the floats.
Address : JUB HOLLAND, Robijnslaan 43, 2211 TG Noordwijkerhout. Tickets: € 2,50 – € 9,50. Book online >>
It is also possible to join a tour from Amsterdam and visit Bloemencorso Behind the Scenes and Keukenhof in one day.
Illuminated Parade in Noordwijkerhout
On Friday evening 17 April 2026 you can see the flower parade in the evening light. At 21:00 the illuminated floats with thousands will drive through the village of Noordwijkerhout.
You can book an arrangement (from € 149,50) which includes the Keukenhof gardens visit, Night Flower parade at Noordwijkerhout visit and transfer from/to Amsterdam.
Route of the illuminated parade in Noordwijkerhout on 17 April 2026:
21:15 Herenweg
21:20 Dorpsstraat
21:25 Havenstraat (White church)
21:30 Koninginneweg
21:40 Viaductweg
21:50 Maandagse Wetering
22:05 Gieterij
Exhibition of the Floats in Haarlem
On Sunday 19 April 2026 till 17:00 the floats will stay in the historical center of Haarlem. You can combine your visit to Keukenhof with a trip to the Flower parade in Haarlem.
The Bloemencorso parade route and map in 2026
Bollenstreek Flower Parade is a 42 km long parade. On Saturday 18 April 2026 floats decorated with beautiful spring flowers will move from Noordwijk to Haarlem:
08:00 Noordwijk (tip: stay at the Van der Valk Palace Hotel Noordwijk and you’ll be able to watch the Parade from your balcony)
10:55 Voorhout
12:00 Sassenheim
14:50 Lisse
15:45 Lisse near Keukenhof
16:25 Hillegom
18:05 Bennebroek
19:40 Heemstede
21:05 Haarlem (check for more things to do in Haarlem!)
You can check for more detailed timing here >>
Bloemencorso Flower Parade tickets
You can enjoy the Flower parade free of charge, just standing along the road. But if you want to have more comfort, you can book a seat on tribunes. Prices in 2026 start from €27,50 and these tickets are sold out very quickly, especially in Lisse, Sassenheim and Hillegom.
Prices differ depending on location. Some locations are covered, and some are not. Some tickets also include lunch.
| Location of tribune | Ticket price | Time (on 18 April) | Book online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noordwijk | from € 27,95 | 08:30 | Book online >> |
| Voorhout | from € 27,95 | 11:10 | Book online >> |
| Sassenheim | from € 99,50 | 12:15 | Book online >> |
| Lisse Zuid | from € 37,95 | 14:30 | Book online >> |
| Lisse* | from € 74,45 | 15:05 | Book online >> |
| Hillegom | from € 27,50 | 17:10 | Book online >> |
*This location is 10 minutes walk from Keukenhof.
You can also book a VIP arrangement (from €149,50) which includes Keukenhof visit, lunch, transfer from/to Amsterdam and grand seats during the Bollenstreek Flower Parade on 18 April 2026. Check availability online >>
You also need a valid ticket if you want to visit Keukenhof. Please note that in 2026 a limited number of visitors is allowed to Keukenhof per day. The Keukenhof tickets have fixed time slots per day. The Flower parade days are very popular. Check if your preferred date and time are still available.
Dutch Flower parade tours from Amsterdam
If you come to the Netherlands without a car and want to have a hassle-free visit to the Flower Parade, you can join one of the tours from Amsterdam:
- Friday, 17 April 2026 – Illuminated Flower Parade + Keukenhof visit
- Saturday 18 April, 2026 – Grand Flower Parade visit with grand stand seats + Keukenhof visit
- Saturday 18 April, 2026 – Grand Flower Parade visit with grand stand seats + flower farm visit
- Sunday 19 April, 2026 – Exhibition of the floats in Haarlem + Keukenhof visit
Tour buses depart from the This is Holland experience () in the center of Amsterdam. Just take a free ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to the opposite side of the IJ, where This is Holland is a 2-minute walk away.
What is the best place to watch the Flower parade?
Anastasia’s advice: I would suggest watching the arrival of the Flower Parade in Haarlem. It looks really festive at night, with music accompanying the event. Ideally, I would also stay overnight in Haarlem and then see all the floats again early in the morning (until 10:00 – 10:30, before it gets crowded).
How do I get to Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Flower Parade?
Many visitors like to combine a trip to Keukenhof with the Flower Parade in one day. However, we recommend choosing a different location, such as Sassenheim, Hillegom, or Heemstede, to enjoy the parade at its best.
On the day of Parade it is very busy in Keukenhof and roads around the park will be closed from 14:00 to 17:00. You will not be able to enter or leave Keukenhof parking during this time.
Keukenhof shuttle buses from Amsterdam will also operate on the Flower Parade. We recommend to book tickets in advance as the tickets on the Flower parade day are likely to sell out.
Viewing the Flower Parade at its final destination, in Haarlem, is a great option as well. It’s the most spectacular in the evening, when the platforms with flowers arrive to the city center. We recommend to book a hotel in Haarlem and enjoy the flower parade at its fullest. There are also way more nice more things to do in Haarlem!
Come and visit the famous Flower Parade of the bulb region!
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Could you plese inform me on the route for the Bloemncorso 25 April 2020. I cannot find it on the net.
Hi Bas, the route for the Bloemencorso 2020 is not published yet. But here is the route for 2019 – https://bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/en/programma/corsoroute/ The route and timing are approximately the same each year.
I am coming the weekend after this and wondering if what they do with the floats after Sunday? Can we still see them?
Hi Skye,
Usually by the end of the day on Sunday the floats already look pretty tired, the flowers are fading fast. So my guess is that they go back to Sassenheim for deconstruction. They are unfortunatelly not available for the public after Sunday.