Flower Parade in the Keukenhof Corso Boulevard

Flower Parade
Saturday April 24th

More than twenty decorated floats with millions of flowers will pass the Keukenhof Corso Boulevard at approximately 3:30 p.m. The flower parade is called the face of spring. No other flower parade can be compared with the unique spring colours and scents that surround it. The theme is Journey through Europe.


Flower Parade in the Keukenhof Corso Boulevard

Agenda Keukenhof 2010

Every Saturday and Sunday 'Keukenhof 4 Kids' at the playground and petting zoo.


Russia Weekend / Summer Bulb Market
April 16, 17 and 18
Visit the Summerbulb market and enjoy our Russian entertainment.

During this weekend several bulb growers will show and sell their unique assortment of summer bulbs. In addition a selection of special summer bulbs are offered, among which bulbs on pot that can also be planted in the garden after the bloom.


April 16, 17 and 18
From 11.00 Show Matroesjka painting
From 12.00 Show of Summer Bulbs

April 16
10.00 and 11.00 Performance choir
From 10.00 Summerbulb market
15.00 and 16.00 Performance choir Hermitage 'Koor Zaandam'
Whole day Exhibition Space Expo, MST (Russian motion simulator)
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition

April 17
10.00 and 11.00 Yduna International Dance performance
From 10.00 Summerbulb market
15.00 and 16.00 Performance choir
Whole day Exhibition Space Expo, MST (Russian motion simulator)
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition

April 18
10.00 and 11.00 Performance 'Messa di Voce'
From 10.00 Summerbulb market
15.00 and 16.00 Performance 'Bikavar'
Whole day Exhibition Space Expo, MST (Russian motion simulator)
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition


Orchid Weekend
April 17 and 18
Visitors can participate in a variety of activities organised around the theme of orchids in the Beatrix Pavilion. The pavilion will host a painting studio, a ceramic painting session, a photography gallery and a stand selling hand-made cards. Visitors who would like to learn more about the fascinating genus of orchids can ask the ‘orchid doctor’. A renowned flower arranger will also be on hand to display the artistic opportunities presented by the various orchids.

Corso weekend April 24 to 25

24 April – Flower Parade
More than twenty decorated floats with millions of flowers will pass the Keukenhof Corso Boulevard at approximately 3:30 p.m. The flower parade is called the face of spring. No other flower parade can be compared with the unique spring colours and scents that surround it. The theme is Journey through Europe.
Read more: www.bloemencorso.info
From 17.00 Performance 'De Ladykantjes én De Kaaikrakers'

April 25
10.00 and 11.00 Performance 'Spaarnebazuin'
15.00 and 16.00 Performance 'La Lisère'

Jan, Jans and the Children-days
April 29 to May
'The Jan, Jans and the Children' comic is exactly 40 years in 2010.

April 29
10.00 and 11.00 Performance Sailor choir 'De Torren'
15.00 and 16.00 Performance Sailor choir 'Windstilte'
Whole day Jan, Jans and the Children village
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition

April 30
10.00 and 11.00 Performance Sailor choir 'De Zilk'
15.00 and 16.00 Performance Sailor choir 'De Marconisten'
Whole day Jan, Jans and the children village
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition

May 1
10.00 and 11.00 Performance 'IJsselzangers uit Montfoort'
15.00 and 16.00 Performance 'Hoekse Tranentrekkers'
Whole day Jan, Jans and the children village
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition

May 2
11.00 and 12.00 Performance Sailor choir Rotterdam
15.00 and 16.00 Performance 'De Skulpers'
Whole day Jan, Jans and the children village
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition


Birds of Prey Demonstrations
May 5, Liberation Day
10.00 and 11.00 Performance 'Zzinders'
12.00 and 14.30 Bird of prey show
15.00 and 16.00 Dance performance; Country Linedancers Born Country
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition

Largest Lilly Show of the world in Willem Alexander Pavilion
May 6 till 16

Traditional National Costume Festival
May 7 till 9
Costumes from all over the Netherlands will be shown at the Mill Square.
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition


Keukenhof goes Global
May 13, Ascension Day
On Ascension Day we’ll update you with various forms of dance. The whole show is performed by children in the age from 4 to 17 years.
11.00 / 12.00 / 14.00 / 15.00 and 16.00 Dance performance Mali Igrači
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition


Birds of Prey Demonstrations
May 14 and 15 at 12.00 and 14.30
The last weekend of the opening, a bird of prey show and lively entertainment.

May 14
10.00 and 11.00 Performance 'Abdera'
12.00 and 14.30 Bird of prey show
15.00 and 16.00 Performance choir 'Shenadoah'
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition

May 15
10.00 and 11.00 Performance 'Bloom'
12.00 and 14.30 Bird of prey show
15.00 and 16.00 Performance 'Adest Musica'
For children: Make up / Colouring picture competition

Turn Organ Festival
May 16
Traditional ending of the Keukenhof season. Several barrel-organs will play their music all over Keukenhof.

Agenda Keukenhof 2010

Orchid Weekend in the Beatrix Pavilion

Orchid Weekend
On April 17 and 18, visitors can participate in a variety of activities organised around the theme of orchids in the Beatrix Pavilion. The pavilion will host a painting studio, a ceramic painting session, a photography gallery and a stand selling hand-made cards. Visitors who would like to learn more about the fascinating genus of orchids can ask the ‘orchid doctor’. A renowned flower arranger will also be on hand to display the artistic opportunities presented by the various orchids.


Orchid Weekend the Beatrix Pavilion

Russia Weekend / Summer Bulb Market April 16, 17 and 18

During this weekend several bulb growers will show and sell their unique assortment of summer bulbs. In addition a selection of special summer bulbs are offered, among which bulbs on pot that can also be planted in the garden after the bloom

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Holland's Keukenhof celebrates 400th anniversary of New Amsterdam

Holland's Keukenhof celebrates 400th anniversary of New Amsterdam (a.ka. New York)
World-famous flower exhibition offers a floral tribute to the U.S.

LISSE, THE NETHERLANDS – The flower version of one of America's most recognized national monuments and a symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, signifies the theme the world-famous international flower exhibition Keukenhof in Lisse has chosen for its anniversary year 2009: "USA, New Amsterdam - New York, 400," building on the strong ties between the two countries and the 400th year anniversary of the establishment of New Amsterdam (New York).

According to general manager Mr. Piet de Vries, Keukenhof aims to emphasize the ties between the Netherlands and the United States, as well as to pay tribute to its many American guests. "We enjoy a vast interest of visitors from the United States. The number varies, but it counts for some 11 percent of the approximately. 840,000 people we welcome every year."

Four centuries ago, in 1609, Henry Hudson stepped ashore on what is now Manhattan on behalf of the 'Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie,' the Dutch East India Company, a seafaring company ruling the oceans back then. Henry Hudson established New Amster-dam, which was later re-named into New York, making the Netherlands the founding fa-ther of one of the most important metropolitan areas in the world.


The first planting of bulbs for the flower version of the Statue of Liberty was performed on October 16th, 2008 at Keukenhof by Mr. Kenneth Roy, Cultural Officer for the USA in the Netherlands. His actions will eventually result in a blooming spectacular of 23 x 15 meters (approx. 82 x 49 ft), which required the planting of more than 50,000 flower bulbs. Simultaneously this past October 16th, the kick-off for the celebration of '400 Years New York - The Netherlands 1609-2009' took place in Manhattan. Those same numbers of tulip bulbs, 50.000 of them, were planted in Central Park, a donation of the Netherlands American Community Trust, the International Flower Bulbs Centre IBC and Keukenhof to the city of Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

At Keukenhof, an American-themed route starts with the Hudson River at the park's entrance. From there a swaying path of blue grape flowers illustrates the two streams of New York and leads the visitors along recognizable American phenomenons such as Brooklyn, Harlem and Wall Street. A walk of fame depicts, among others, current First Lady Laura Bush, as well as famed destinations such as Hollywood, Manhattan, Washington and Portland in flowers. The American Dream inspires one of the gardens in which Uncle William, a returning emigrant, plays the major role.

Keukenhof has planted some seven million flower bulbs. This year the park will be open from March 19th until May 21st, covering an area of 32 hectares (approx. 79 acres), full of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and all other spring bulbs. The floral displays in the park and the unique flower shows in the various pavilions are a glorious visual feast. Plus, in the midst of this magnificent spectacle of color, you will find exquisite works of art.


Keukenhof has grown into one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands and is famous worldwide. Many visitors from all continents gain inspiration while relaxing in the colorful surroundings, with no less than 15 kilometers (approx. 9.3 miles) of walking trails. Keukenhof is an exceptional experience and guarantees the most fabulous photos and ultimate spring feeling! Visit: www.keukenhof.nl.

Hollands Keukenhof celebrates 400th anniversary New Amsterdam