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Frequently asked questions

Should I attend well in advance?

The afternoon parade starts at 14:00 and the evening parade starts at 20:30 (with the awards ceremony preceding at 19:45). The dahlia giants start from different starting points. It is important to be present on time so that you do not inconvenience other visitors by walking across the course during the rounds, and in addition that the dahlia giants can move safely through the streets.

Can I park nearby?

Ample parking spaces are available; see the map on this page for details.

When is the parade?

Every third Friday in August:

Afternoon parade > parade starts at 2 p.m. and consists of two rounds.

Evening parade > parade starts at 8:30 p.m. and consists of two rounds.

When is the parade festival?

Every third Saturday in August:

display from 12:00 to 17:00, with figuration from 13:00 to 16:00.

Please note that the parade floats are stationary!

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets are available online and at the box office. Ordering online is cheaper than buying at

the box office. In our ticket shop, you can buy tickets in advance and download

or print them at home. We strongly recommend this to avoid long queues.

Tickets can be ordered from our ticket shop until the day of the parade.

For the afternoon parade, online sales will close at 12:00 noon on Friday 16 August, and

for the evening parade at 6:00 p.m.

For the parade festival on Saturday, tickets will be available online until 12:00 noon.

How much is a ticket?

Options in the ticket shop:

Afternoon or evening parade (4 to 12 years old) €6.00

Afternoon or evening parade (13+) €10.00

Parade day ticket (4 to 12 years old) €9.50 Only available online

Parade day ticket (13+) €17.50 Only available online

Parade festival on Saturday (4 to 12 years old) €3.00

Parade festival on Saturday (13+) €6.00

Prices do not include €1.25 booking fee per checkout

Options at the ticket office:

Afternoon or evening parade (4 to 12 years) €10.00

Afternoon or evening parade (13+) €15.00

Corso festival on Saturday (4 to 12 years) €5.00

Corso festival on Saturday (13+) €10.00

Are there stands?

During the parade on Friday, there will be grandstands at various locations along the route.

How much does a grandstand ticket cost?

See below for the various options:

Option in the ticket shop

Afternoon or evening parade €7.00

Prices do not include €1.25 booking fee per checkout.

Option at the grandstand (debit card and cash payments accepted):

Afternoon or evening parade €10.00

Does a grandstand ticket also grant access to the corso?

No, a grandstand ticket can only be used in combination with a valid

admission ticket or membership wristband.

I ordered and paid for tickets online, but

did not receive any tickets by email. What should I do?

The email may have ended up in your spam folder or junk mail folder.

Please check there first. If you paid via Sofort or credit card,

there may be a delay between your payment and our payment system. If you have not received an email after 2 days,

please contact us at facturen@corsoklooster.nl.

Is it possible to visit the parade with a (travel) group by coach or bus?

That is certainly possible. Groups can reserve an admission ticket with

grandstand seating in advance.

For more information about these tickets and parking facilities, please contact us

at info@corsoklooster.nl.

Can I buy food and/or drinks during the parade?

Yes, you certainly can! On Friday during the parade, there are various places along the route where you can

buy food, drinks and/or ice cream. On Saturday, during the

parade festival, there are also various catering establishments where you can buy food, drinks and/or ice cream.

Where can I find additional information about the parade floats?

Download our Corso Klooster app from the app store for all the information and news.

I am disabled or a wheelchair user. How can I visit the parade?

For disabled persons, we offer the option of reserving a place in advance

in the disabled plaza, so that you are assured of a good spot.

For wheelchair users, we have a wheelchair platform close to the

disabled parking spaces and toilets. For the correct information and reservations, please

email info@corsoklooster.nl.

Can people with visual and/or hearing impairments attend the parade?

Yes, during the afternoon parade we have set up a special grandstand, together with

the “Komt het zien” foundation, and various sign language interpreters. For the correct information and

reservations, please email info@corsoklooster.nl.

Is first aid available?

In accordance with safety regulations, there are first aid stations at three different locations

that can be approached for first aid.

Transport

Accessible from all directions.

Sint Jansklooster is located in the middle of the Steenwijk, Zwolle, Emmeloord triangle in the

Wieden-Weerribben National Park. A tourist attraction that is easily accessible.

By bike, of course

In line with our sustainability philosophy, we encourage everyone to come by bike as much as possible.

Bicycle parking facilities are indicated on all access roads.

By car

From Steenwijk:

from Steenwijk, follow the N334 towards Giethoorn and Wanneperveen.

From Zwolle:

from Zwolle, follow the N331 towards Hasselt and Zwartsluis.

From Emmeloord:

from Emmeloord, follow the N331 towards Marknesse and Vollenhove.

By bus

From Steenwijk:

from the bus station, take line 70 towards Zwartsluis. There, change to line 71 towards

Emmeloord.

From Zwolle:

From the bus station, take line 71 towards Emmeloord.

From Emmeloord:

From the bus station, take line 71 towards Zwolle

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