Visit the world-famous flower parade in Holland and enjoy the many colors of spring. The parade is a Dutch tradition for which many volunteers work throughout the year. In 2025, the parade will take place on Saturday 12 April. It is the 78th time that the flower parade will be celebrated!
- Keukenhof Flower Parade on April 12, 2025
- Flower Parade theme 2025
- Tulip, hyacinth & daffodil Parade
- When will the Flower Parade take place?
- Viewing the parade from a grandstand
- Combine Flower Parade with Keukenhof Gardens
- Helicopter view on the Flower Parade
- Hotels near the flower parade
- Parades and Flower festivals during summer
Keukenhof Flower Parade on April 12, 2025
More than one million people from all over the world enjoy the colorful flower floats. It’s the most famous parade in Holland and it’s unique because it uses spring flowers like Hyacinths, daffodils and tulips to decorate the parade floats. You will experience the ultimate spring feeling in the Netherlands.
Many people call this flower parade the Keukenhof Flower Parade. The official name is Bloemencorso Bollenstreek. Most visitors view the flower parade in front of the main entrance of Keukenhof Gardens and therefore combine their visit with a visit to the tulip attractions and the tulip fields around it.
The Flower Parade is free to watch from the roadside. Want more luxury and comfort? There are several grandstands along the Flower Parade route. There are also tours from Amsterdam that combine a grandstand seat with a visit to Keukenhof Gardens, for example. Check here for all tickets & tours for the Flower Parade 2025. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date with info about the Flower Parade.
Flower Parade theme 2025
The Flower Parade in 2025 does not have an overarching theme. This gives the design teams more freedom and makes the floats, and thus the Flower Parade, even more surprising and beautiful. The video below shows the designs for the floats for the 2024 Flower Parade. The designs of the floats for the 2025 flower parade will be announced in early March.
Tulip, hyacinth & daffodil Parade
The flower parade is made of the beautiful spring flowers. They use tulips, daffodils and hyacinths for the construction of the floats. The hyacinths ensure a wonderful spring scent. You can take a look at the construction of the flower parade on April 9, 10 and 11.
When will the Flower Parade take place?
The Flower Parade will be held on Saturday 12 April 2025 which is early in April. Most years the tulip fields will be in bloom around mid-April. On the Friday evening preceding the Flower Parade, there is a unique illuminated flower parade through the village of Noordwijkerhout.
| Year | Flower Parade Day |
| 2025 | Saturday 12 April |
| 2026 | Saturday 18 April |
| 2027 | Saturday 17 April |
Viewing the parade from a grandstand
Want to watch the parade from a grandstand seat? There are seven Grandstands available to watch the event. There is are stands in Lisse, Hillegom, Voorhout, Noordwijk, Noordwijkerhout and one in Sassenheim. The Grandstands covers a lot of extra’s such as parking close by, sanitairy facilities and excellent catering. The price depends on the location of the stand. Special Flower Parade day trips from Amsterdam are also available. Check out the range of grandstand tickets & tours here.
Combine Flower Parade with Keukenhof Gardens
One of the best points to view the Flower Parade is on the Keukenhof Boulevard in Lisse. It’s located in front of main entrance of the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. You can easily combine the parade with Keukenhof. Keep in mind that it is always a busy day and try to come to Keukenhof as early as possible. The parade is free to visit.
The Keukenhof shuttle departs from Amsterdam North at the ADAM Tower. You will depart by luxury coach to Keukenhof and can stay as long as you like. The last bus back goes at 18:30. These tickets include a Keukenhof ticket.
Special Keukenhof public transport buses depart from RAI Amsterdam, Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, Haarlem and Leiden train stations. You can buy a combi ticket for this. These tickets include a Keukenhof ticket.
Helicopter view on the Flower Parade
Helicopter tours are very popular every year. Don’t want to miss this unique opportunity? Then book your helicopter flight over the tulip fields on time!
Want to have a unique view on the parade? Then check out the helicopter sightseeing tours that are available in April. You will fly from a location near Keukenhof Tulip Gardens and get a birds eye view on the flowers fields, the parade and the Dutch beach and dunes. Check out more about the helicopter flights here.
Hotels near the flower parade
If you want to visit the flower parade, it is wise to plan your visit well in advance. Due to its popularity, it is wise to leave early for the flower parade or book a hotel near the flower parade.
- Read more: Hotels along the flower parade route
- Read more: Hotels near Keukenhof
Side-events
You can take a look at the making of the flower floats and on Friday evening you have the chance to see the unique illuminated version of the flower parade. Check out our event calendar for the side events.
Parades and Flower festivals during summer
Many parades are held in Holland in during summer. Summer Parades use different flowers than the parade in spring season. Primarily Dahlias are used to build up the gigantic flower floats.
Popular links
Are you planning to visit the best (flower) activities in Holland? Make sure to check out the most populair activities:
- Everything you want to know about Keukenhof Gardens
- Check out our information about the Flower Parade in Holland
- Our top sightseeing tours for exploring the flower fields
- Buy Keukenhof quality tulip bulbs online and create your own tulip garden
- Check out our hotel tips for visiting Keukenhof and the tulip fields
- Stay informed about the blooming of the flowers in Holland with our free Flower Forecast
- Want to experience the real thing? Visit a tulip farm in Holland
- See the best flower events during your visit to Holland? Check it out in ourΒ events calendar
- Our tips for the most populair tours in Amsterdam during your stay in Holland
- Get the most out of your visit with our tips for visiting Amsterdam
- Read more about the Tulip Festival Card
