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Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Draws Huge Crowds With 'Insect Mecanique' Taking Top Prize

Floats go on public display in Haarlem on Sunday.

Overview

  • The 42‑kilometre flower parade ran Saturday from Noordwijk through Voorhout, Sassenheim, Lisse and Hillegom to Haarlem with dozens of decorated floats.
  • Live coverage by Omroep West reported turnout of more than a million people along the route over the weekend.
  • A jury named 'Insect Mecanique' the most beautiful float, selecting the KAVB entry noted for its many moving parts.
  • The Province of Noord-Holland entered a float themed “Smooth and safe cycling” and released a video showing flowers picked about 1.5 weeks in advance, chilled, then fixed to frames by volunteers led by designer Inge Quint and coordinator Joke de Koning.
  • The praalwagens remain on view in central Haarlem on Sunday, giving visitors another chance to see the designs up close.