Flower parade

Flower parade

A flower parade is a parade in which the floats and other vehicles are decorated or covered in flowers. Flower parades are held in several countries.

Europe

* "Bloemencorsos" are held in some towns in the Netherlands and Belgium.
* "Corsos fleuris" are held in some towns in France.
* Jersey Battle of Flowers (Channel Islands)
* Spalding Flower Parade (UK)
* Laredo, Batalla de Flores (Spain)

United States

* Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, California
* Grand Floral Parade at the Portland Rose Festival, Portland, Oregon
* Battle of Flowers Parade at the Fiesta San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
* Grand Floral Street Parade at the Daffodil Festival, Pierce County, Washington


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