Bloemen Corso.....Flower parades.....from mobile to static

 It's an Achterhoek thing.

The annual 'Bloemen Corso', chrysanthemum flower parades through Achterhoek towns were cancelled again this year.  Varsseveld, Lichtenvoorde, Aalten, Winterswijk all had their own displays.

Static displays were set up in parks in several locations. The construction crews plan and build them in secret over several months.  After planning, the different coloured flowers are planted to bloom around the same time.  The flowers are harvested and then attached to armatures and frames in hidden barns in secret. It is a competition and displays are judged.

 

The flowers are chrysanthemums and the volunteer groups build them hidden and in secret. They are usually built on wheeled floats and paraded through the towns.

Traditionally lots of Grolsch beer (local brewery) is consumed during the process.