BEHIND THE SCENES
WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL TO FRIDAY MORNING 22ND APRIL 2022
Always wanted to see how a float is made? Construction takes place over three days in a large local hall where you can see hundreds of volunteers decorating the floats with fragrant, colourful, spring bulb flowers including hyacinths, daffodils and tulips.
The flowers are pinned to the floats via a special technique called 'staking'. If you are lucky you may get the opportunity to try for yourself. How exciting to actually see your own handiwork passing by on the parade.
ADDRESS
Tennis hall De Klinkenberg
Rijksstraatweg 52
2171 AM Sassenheim (A44 EXIT 4)
ENTERTAINMENT AND DUTCH DELIGHTS
Enjoy the fun behind the scenes! Refreshments are served while you enjoy the various events including the famous ''First Stake"' by local dignitaries and the open podium with various musical acts. You may even be interviewed on radio or television! Stalls with traditional Dutch delicacies complete the experience.
PARKING
Free parking is available in the area around Tennis Hall de Klinkenberg. Use your GPS and then follow the traffic wardens' instructions on arrival. Limited invalid parking is available next to the Hall.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Sassenheim Station which is served by trains from Leiden and Amsterdam is in reasonable walking distance of the Tennis Hall Klinkenberg. Use www.ovov92.nl to calculate the quickest connection to the "Behind the Scenes" experience.
22ND APRIL
ILLUMINATED PARADE
On Friday evening 22nd April you can view the parade in a different light. At 9 p.m. we illuminate the floats with thousands of lamps as they drive through the charming village of Noordwijkerhout. An experience not to be missed.
24TH APRIL
VIEW THE FLOATS
On Sunday 24th April, the floats are on show one last time in the historical floral city of Haarlem. Use the opportunity to take perfect pictures surrounded by music and entertainment while enjoying a drink at one of the cafes. At 5 p.m. we wave the floats a final farewell.
ROUTE
In 2022, the 75th Bloemencorso flower parade will travel from Noordwijk to Haarlem on Saturday 23rd April.
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