Category
page 1Parades in the Netherlands

Amsterdam Gay Pride
gay pride
bloemencorso
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.