Float Participants of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek
Step into the vibrant world of the Flower Parade, where imagination comes to life across 17 elaborately decorated floats, adorned with spring flowers, including hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils.
Every float tells its own unique story, brought to life by passionate designers and dedicated volunteers who transform the floats into breathtaking works of art. Take a closer look at each float and their creative inspiration.
Dutch Dunes
The municipality of Noordwijk pays a beautiful tribute this year to the nature of the Hollandse Duinen. A home for countless deer and other animals, and a unique place where residents and visitors can relax and enjoy. Every day, this special area reveals itself in a different way, but always in enchanting colors. A place to be truly proud of!
Arranger: Nicky Markslag
Flower assembly association:
Swimming Club Watervrienden Lisse
Shaping the Future
In 1975, the Netherlands was one of the founding members of the European Space Agency (ESA). It is also the host country for ESTEC, ESA's technical center and the largest ESA location where space missions are conceived and developed.
The history of ESTEC, located in Noordwijk, is intertwined with that of the region. This year, in celebration of ESA's 50th anniversary, the Agency will feature a special float in the Flower Parade. To symbolize ESA’s commitment to shaping an ambitious future for Europe in space, the theme of the float will be 50 Years of ESA – Shaping the Future, and the design will include the Ariane 6 rocket, which, together with Vega C, forms Europe’s family of space launch vehicles. Ariane 6 is a versatile and powerful launch vehicle made possible by companies, institutions, and countless individuals across Europe, all working together with expertise and dedication to ensure Europe's autonomous access to space.
Arranger: Fiona Konings
Flower assembly association: ESA &
Universele Gevechtskunst Sportvereniging (UGSV)
The Power of Flowers!
Keukenhof believes in the power of blooming flowers. Nature shows its most beautiful side here. Let yourself be enchanted by the flowers, the colors, and the abundance. A unique place where 7 million bulb flowers bloom every spring. Through time: we celebrate the past, present, and future. A tribute to positivity, cheerfulness, light, and color. Everywhere, you’ll be inspired by so much beauty. Come and experience the power of flowers.
Arranger: Astrid Lankhuizen
Flower assembly association:
Scouting Graaf van Lynden
SAIL Amsterdam 2025
This year the province of North Holland has chosen to celebrate SAIL Amsterdam with its theme for their float. In addition to the flower parade, the province is also a proud sponsor of SAIL Amsterdam 2025. Both mega events attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from home and abroad and most importantly, they are free of charge. Both events celebrate the rich culture and traditions of Holland.
The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Flower Parade does this with its amazing floats while SAIL Amsterdam brings maritime history to life with an impressive float of tall ships and other unusual vessels. The iconic canal houses and a charming bridge are featured on the float together with rising above them, the sails of the Tall Ships which sail into Amsterdam during SAIL. The North Holland float is again designed by Inge Quint and the decorators as in previous years are members and friends of the St. Cecilia Harmony Orchestra in Voorhout.
Arranger: Inge Quint
Flower assembly association:
Muziekkorps St. Cecilia Voorhout
King of the Sea
Neptune, the The King of the Sea is also called the ruler of the waves and running water. Our float is inspired by this imposing figure with his ferocious waves of hair. As with the waves in the sea, our group endeavours to stay in motion and represents this literally and figuratively on the float.
Arranger: Angelique Beijk en Shauny de Groot
Flower assembly association:
Parade group KAVB Noordwijkerhout
Vitality in Bloom
Step into a world where colour, vigour and health come together. Our float breathes vitality, an ode to the balance between mind and spirit. With this colourful creation we celebrate the connection between health and nature. Be inspired by this floral creation and together with us take the path to a fitter and healthier life. Together we make Teylingen!
Arranger: Ilse Rambags en Joyce Brueren
Flower assembly association:
Volkstuinvereniging Elsgeest
Amazing Thailand
Thailand is recognised for its beautiful nature, rich culture and unsurpassed hospitality. In 2025 it is a top location for welcoming tourists. Sport and movement play a crucial role in Thai Culture.
Sport and movement in Thailand: Muay Thai, the Thai national martial art and full-contact combat sport, is deeply rooted in its history and spirituality. Yoga, running, cycling and water sports are also popular thanks to the diverse landscapes. Hospitable tourism in 2025: Thailand is a hospitable country with innovative tourist initiatives. Hotels and resorts offer sports facilities and healthy meals, while local experiences bring visitors closer to culture. Active and hospitable locations: If you are a sporter or are looking for an active vacation, in 2025 Thailand offers the perfect mix of movement, culture and hospitality.
Arranger: Ernst van Woerkom en Johan Martens
Flower assembly association:
FC Lisse, UGSV & SIB-Loopcollectief Hillegom
Building around the flowers
Horsman & Co is a family business with a rich history spanning more than 130 years. As a trusted development and construction partner, their work covers a broad area from the North Sea Canal to The Hague, with a strong focus on the Dune and Bulb district, Kennemerland, and Haarlemmermeer.
Horsman & Co’s approach is summarized in “Alles voor Elkaar” (Everything taken Care of) and this forms the core of their DNA. This motto stands for being Distinctive, Collaborative, Proactive, Healthy, and Enjoyable. With these core values, the company not only builds high-quality projects but also fosters long-term relationships and a sustainable future. They achieve this with a close-knit and strong team of colleagues who, alongside their results-driven mindset, share a great sense of enjoyment in their work.
Arranger: Lily Beelen
Flower assembly association:
Eurokoor Nederland & C.V. De Vikings
Cartoon Characters from Haarlem
Haarlem draws unique attention to the city during the 2025 parade. This year Haarlem’s float is dedicated to the strip cartoonists and their rich history in the city. With iconic figures such as Else, Vos and Haas, as well as Fokke & Sukke, Haarlem’s float honours the unique character of the strip cartoon culture.
The centrepiece on the float is a large colourful sculpture of the strip cartoon characters. The front float brings an ode to Jopo de Pojo, the famous character from Haarlem cartoonist Joost Swarte. This part of the float emphasises the importance of Haarlem as a home base for cartoonists and fans.
Many residents and visitors are probably not aware of the fact that some of the most iconic cartoons originated in Haarlem. This is a chance to take pride in local talent and honour them on a platform with both national and international attention.
If you are a fan of Fokke & Sukke, have youthful sentiment for Vos and Haas (Fox and Hare) or want to see how art and nature come together, this float has something to offer for everyone.
Arranger: Christa Snoek
Flower assembly association:
HSV The Flags
Brazilian Carnival
These Brazilian Toucans are celebrating Carnival. In life it is down to each individual to throw his/her own party. These free, happy birds give a good example by hanging up their own floral garlands and painting the town red. The final creation is a complete Brazilian Carnival, a dynamic, joyful interaction between colourful toucans, drums, actors and music. Come and join in the fun!
Arranger: Judith de Frankrijker
Flower assembly association:
Voetbalvereniging Foreholte
Colorful Nature
This year Parade Group KAVB Hillegom Haarlem e.o. celebrates its 30th anniversary. Active since 1995, our group always chooses animals as a theme for the float. We are as proud as a peacock that we can produce such a spectacular float with all our volunteers. This year’s float depicts nature with its flowers, plants and colourful animals.
Arranger: Michael van Namen
Flower assembly association:
Corsogroep KAVB Hillegom, Haarlem en omstreken
Zandvoort Race Festival
During last year’s Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort a spectacular racing car covered in flowers took part in the Drivers’ parade prior to the main race on Sunday. This cooperation with Bloemencorso Bollenstreek was a celebration of Dutch innovation and tradition. The Grand Prix organisation has now made this unique car available for the 2025 edition. This cooperation shows how sport and culture can be uniquely connected. This year’s race takes place during the weekend of 31st August.
Arranger: Marion Verdegaal
Flower assembly association:
Scouting St. Jozef/Emerentiana Noordwijkerhout
Connection via Hospitality
In Chinese astrology, 2025 is the Year of the Snake, a year of transformation, wisdom and subtlety. The connection between The Netherlands and China is increasing in part due to the growing interest in Chinese traditions such as the tea ceremony.
This ceremonial method of preparing tea stands not only for rust and balance but also for respect and attention to detail matching the Dutch focus on sustainability and authenticity. Here we see Cha Dao, the Chinese tea ceremony in a typical Chinese garden. The sharing of the tea during the ceremony amplifies the community spirit which is becoming increasingly valued in The Netherlands. By pouring the tea and drinking together the host invites the guest and shows hospitality. Nihoa China! Welcome to the hospitable country of China.
Arranger: Pascal Zijlmans
Flower assembly association:
Da Capo
Tulips in nature
De Zilk has fields of beautiful bulb flowers. These colourful fields are the ideal spot for both flower lovers and bird watchers. Various unusual birds can be found in the colourful sea of flowers and they adapt well to the open landscape in De Zilk. It sounds like a colourful spectacle and it certainly is!
Arranger: Tineke Geerlings
Flower assembly association:
Parade group De Zilk
Dora the Explorer
Welcome explorer! Get ready for the greatest adventure in any young child’s world because Dora is back and celebrating her 25th birthday. She is posed to take a new generation of youthful explorers on epic adventures in her magical rainforest where she arouses their curiosity and introduces them to a new language.
With the help of her friends Boots, Backpack and Map as well as her family, Dora overcomes obstacles, helps her friends - both old and new - and introduces children to a multicultural world. Dora is ready to inspire a world full of exploration and discovery.
We are delighted to take part in this year’s Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Flower Parade with a float inspired by Dora the Explorer! Together with a team of enthusiastic volunteers we are working on a colourful, stunning float that will bring the magic of Dora’s adventures to life. Don’t miss this unique chance to see Dora in action during the parade. Come and discover the magic of the small, but equally big explorer. Will we see you there?
Arranger: Miranda ter Voorde
Flower assembly association:
Handbalvereniging Foreholte
The Four Seasons in Hillegom
The tree on Hillegom’s float is a symbol for the 4 seasons. A tree changes with the season and this is shown by the use of colour and the form of the branches. Why a Tree? Well in the municipality of Hillegom there are a number of monumental and unusual trees. These are guarded by a special “tree’’ working group from the Friends of Old Hillegom Foundation.
In the heart of the village is the Wilhelminaboom (Wilhelmina tree) planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Wilhelmina on 31st August 1998. This ancient tree has stood for almost 130 years throughout all seasons.
Special trees have always played a part in village life. They are considered protectors of families and the community. They are also often planted to honour a special event for instance a coronation as is the case in Hillegom where the tree surrounded by its cast iron railings can be admired in the Hoofdstraat opposite the Maartenskerk church.
Arranger: Marlene van de Ploeg
Flower assembly association:
Scouting Lisser Kaninefaten (Scouts)
Ap(e)tly Proud
Lisse has had swans, lions and even a unicorn as theme on their float and this year it’s the turn of the ape. Everyone can recognise an ape and they appeal to the imagination as they resemble us humans. This theme is also linked to the impending departure of our Mayor Lies Spruit because she is Ap(e)tly Proud of Lisse where she will have been Mayor for 13 years.
Especially for her, there is a throne mounted on the front of the float. The large Ape on the front part of the float has moving eyes which stare at the public as if to say ‘let us look at each other and take care of each other’’.
The tails on the smaller apes meanwhile form a heart, symbolic for the love in Lisse. The Ape’s fur is composed of bulb flowers which have been pinned onto the models by Scouting troop De Shawanos, and the hair on the Apes is made from cut flowers. Beware when the float passes by as you may spot an escaped Ape!
Arranger: Karin Pasman
Flower assembly association:
Scoutinggroep Shawano’s Lisse