Experience this festival of flowers from a Grandstand of your choice!
Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Flower Parade will travel through the bulb district of The Netherlands on Saturday 22nd April celebrating the very best that the flower bulb industry has to offer. Of course, you can stand alongside the 42km route as it passes by, but you can also enjoy the parade from one of the five Grandstand locations. Various catering options are also available for coffee, cake and lunch. See below for details.
Voorhout Grandstand
From the grandstand in Voorhout you can enjoy a first-class view of the famous Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade. Book your tickets here for an unforgettable day.
- Easily reached by Public Transport
- Uncovered
- Food and beverage truck next to the grandstand
- Children's parade prior to the main parade
Practical Information
- Uncovered
- Approx. Schedule: 11:10
- From: €19.50
- Location: Jacoba van Beierenweg 3
2215 KS Voorhout
Sassenheim Grandstand
From the grandstand in Sassenheim you can enjoy a first-class view of the famous Bloemecorso Bollenstreek flower parade. Book your tickets here for an unforgettable day.
- Additional activities:
- Musical performance
- Lunch possibilities near to the location (after 13.15 hours)
- Trainstation within walking distance (20 mins / 1.8 km)
(20 min / 1,8 Km)
Practical Information
- Approx. Schedule: 12:15
- From: €29.50
- Location: Rijksstraatweg 52
2171 AM Sassenheim
Tribune Lisse Zuid
From the grandstand in Lisse you can enjoy a first-class view of the famous Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade. Book your tickets here for an unforgettable day.
- Additional activities:
- Musical performance
- Brunch options from 11.30 - 13.00 hours
Distance: 5 minutes per car - Food and beverage truck next to the grandstand
Practical Information
- Approx. schedule 14:30 hours
- From: €29.50
- Location: Heereweg 466
2161 DH Lisse
Inner Lisse Grandstand
From the grandstand in Lisse you can enjoy a first-class view of the famous Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade. Book your tickets here for an unforgettable day.
- 10 minutes' walk from the Keukenhof
- Musical performance
- Lunch possibilities near to the location
- Coffee and food truck at the location
Practical Information
- Approx. Schedule: 15:05
- From: €32.50
- Location: Heereweg 345
2161 CA Lisse
Hillegom Grandstand
From the grandstand in Hillegom you can enjoy a first-class view of the famous Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade. Book your tickets here for an unforgettable day.
- Easily reached by Public Transport
- Musical performance
- Lunch and Dinner possibilities close to the grandstand
Practical Information
- Approx. Schedule: 17.10
- From: €29.50
- Location: Hoofdstraat 18
2181 ED Hillegom
Want to have the best view of Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Flower Parade along the route? We offer five grandstands with extra facilities for an optimal experience. In addition to the main parade, you can book activities which make your visit a complete day out. Options include a walk through the bulb fields with or without guide plus a local lunch.
Other activities
In addition to the main parade, many other events are organised. See here for an overview:
FAQ
The festivities begin from Wednesday 19th April 2023. It is for instance possible to take a look behind the scenes and see how the floats are constructed. On Friday an illuminated version of the parade travels through Noordwijkerhout.
The parade is on Saturday 22nd April 2023 and starts in Noordwijk. For more information see the route
The parade is free to watch along most of the route. Take into consideration that it will be busy so plan to arrive on time.
Take the weather into consideration. April weather can be unpredictable so you should be prepared for a shower.
To ensure a first-class view of the parade you may want to consider buying a ticket for a seat on one of the Grandstands. They offer an excellent view of the parade, toilet facilities and a first-aid post. The grandstands are covered with the exception of Voorhout.
You can try to find a parking spot along the route. Outside the main villages/towns there are often spots to stand and park. We offer a number of paid parking options which guarantee you a parking spot for the day. For an overview see: This Link
The price for an uncovered grandstand is E 19,50. Covered grandstands seats are available from E 29,50
We current offer seats at 5 grandstand locations.
- Voorhout - 11:10
- Sassenheim - 12:15
- Lisse (2x)- 14:30 / 15.05
- Hillegom - 17:10
These are approx. time schedules and can vary if the parade is held up on the route.
You can cancel tickets up to 1 week in advance of the flower parade, but there are costs involved. For more information, go to this page
Unfortunately it is not possible to make a reservation. You can order tickets and cancel later. There are costs associated with this. See the question "Can I cancel tickets".
Because there are no fixed seating, we ask visitors to keep the first row open. This row is then available for people with walking difficulties or who are in a wheelchair. Volunteers are on hand to assist taking the disabled guests to the seats. Some grandstands are on a paved surface, such as the locations Sassenheim, Inner Lisse and South Lisse.
After you order, we will send you an email with subject "Your ticket(s)". It happens that this email in your spambox or advertisment box arrives. So check all boxes carefully if you can't find the email.
You should print this email and bring it with you as proof. On this email you will also find an order number and your details. At each grandstand location, our volunteers have a list with (your) order number and your first and last name. This way we and you have the certainty that you will have a seat for which you have paid.
Per grandstand we provide practical information on how to travel, parking etc.
Tip: keep checking your grandstand page as information can change with differing circumstances.
