Keukenhof Flower Parade

A classic bus at Nordwijk

Last year we went to the Keukenhof Gardens for the first time and were absolutely amazed by the scale of the event and the riot of colours and smells. This year, we made sure we were there for the Flower Parade Weekend.


The idea of the parade is that there are around 40 floats all decked out with different themes but all featuring thousands of flowers. The creations were incredible and it must have taken hours and hours to put them together.

This year the parade started in a small town called Noordwijkehout, near to the Keukenhof Gardens. The floats arrived in the town at 4pm and were parked on the main road, allowing everyone to get a really close look at them.

A classic car at Nordwijk

At 9pm the floats were illuminated and the procession started around the town. The route changes a bit each year but is published well in advance allowing you to pick your spot.

In the morning the floats were moved to nearby Noordwijk on the coast for another procession. They were joined by a selection of classic vehicles also draped in flowers. Over the course of the day, the floats make their way up to the Keukenhof Gardens.

All in all, it was a real spectacle with the whole event attracting thousands of visitors.