Flower festivals in Belgium

thumb|Float in Bloemencorso Zundert thumb|Boat float in flower parade in Westland thumb|Float in flower parade in Winterswijk thumb|Float in flower parade in Sint-Gillis-bij-Dendermonde In the Netherlands and Belgium, a bloemencorso (; meaning "flower parade", "flower pageant" or "flower procession") is a parade where the floats (praalwagens), cars and (in some cases) boats are magnificently decorated or covered in flowers. This custom goes back as far as the Middle Ages. Each parade has its own character, charm and theme. Many towns and regions in the area hold parades every year.