Bloemencorso Blankenberge
Coastal flower parade with flower-decorated floats and dance groups, 2026 theme 'Wild van Verbeelding'.
Leverage the Bloemencorso Blankenberge's 'Wild van Verbeelding' theme to drive coastal tourism, hospitality bookings, and experiential retail activations around a visually stunning, Instagram-worthy event.
- Behind-the-scenes float design and flower arrangement tutorials
- Travel packages bundling accommodation + parade viewing experience
- User-generated content campaign: #WildVanVerbeelding parade photos
- Local artisan spotlights: florists, designers, and performers creating the spectacle
On Sunday 30 August 2026, the annual flower parade passes through streets and the Zeedijk with dozens of dahlia-decorated floats . The 2026 theme is "Wild van Verbeelding" (Wild Imagination) , giving float builders room to let their imagination run free . The flower parade was first organized in 1895 , making it the oldest flower parade in the world . Thousands of dahlias brighten Blankenberge as the flower parade with floats and dance groups passes through the center streets Approximately 20 large floats, marching bands, and dance groups provide color and animation The parade attracts over 100,000 visitors annually On Saturday 29 August 2026, visitors can tour the workshops during Corsotour, using a shuttle train or visiting on foot or by bike to see the floats before the parade The "Wild Imagination" theme allows inspiration from nature, dreams, fairy tales, or the future—dream creatures and surrealist worlds to legends and humorous scenes Floral floats and dance groups are joined by famous national and international marching bands for a dynamic and colorful programme false