Flower parade celebrations and preparations in Belgium and the Netherlands

Flower parade celebrations and preparations are underway in various regions. In Belgium, the 2026 Bloemencorso winners have been announced. Notable winning entries include ‘Chérie@Casino Blankenberge’, a collaborative project involving Michel Staes, Corsogroep Mechelen, AKV De Brosselkeire Aalst, and Dahliafarm Yentl D’Hollander. Other competitive floats included ‘Koning Kat’ by Matthias De Waele from Dendermonde and several entries from Aalst.

In Zundert, Netherlands, the Molenstraat neighborhood is preparing a unique social experiment for the upcoming parade on September 6. A team of seven designers has created a float featuring the words ‘WELLES’ in yellow and ‘NIETES’ in red. The design aims to provoke public debate and interaction, with organizers encouraging spectators to wear red or yellow to participate in the discussion. The project emphasizes multi-generational involvement, with community members ranging from three-year-olds to adults contributing to the preparations.