In a period when minutes seem to last for hours, time can also race past us. We remember hearing for the first time that the parade was cancelled. What a disappointment but at the same time it made us even more determined to shine in 2021 with all the glory along the 42 km route.
Flowers from the Heart
Flowers from the Heart Campaign: Bloemencorso Bollenstreek may not be riding this year from Noordwijk to Haarlem, but that does not mean we have taken a back seat. To keep the heart of the parade pumping we have already presented a package of alternative activities.
No Bloemencorso Bollenstreek in 2021
While we would have liked to report otherwise, in 2021 Bloemencorso Bollenstreek will also be unable to parade through the streets of the Bulb district from Noordwijk to Haarlem. This week the executive committee of the Bloemencorso Foundation has had no other choice but to take this sad decision
Planting the hyacinths
Bloemencorso Bollenstreek relies on hyacinths. These highly fragrant bulb flowers were always traditionally grown in the bulb district. The bulbs are planted in October and in the spring harvested to decorate the floats.