Zundert Flower Parade, The Zundert Flower Parade is a parade with giant floats, decorated with flowers
The Zundert Flower Parade is an annual procession in Zundert, Netherlands, where massive floats are entirely covered with blossoms. These floats are built by local neighborhoods and reach heights of around nine meters, with thousands of dahlias carefully arranged to create detailed designs.
The parade began in 1936 and became a tradition for the town to celebrate its long history of flower cultivation. It grew from a small local event into the world's largest flower parade.
The parade's name "Corso" comes from Italian, meaning procession. For residents, this event is a way to display neighborhood pride and demonstrates how the community celebrates togetherness through shared creative work.
It is best to arrive early to find a good spot along the parade route, as crowds can be large. Comfortable shoes are recommended since you may stand or walk for extended periods, and there are local cafes and shops throughout the area.
The parade uses only dahlias, requiring about eight million blooms, most of which are grown locally. The flowers are added just days before the event to keep them fresh and vibrant.
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