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Spalding Flower Parade

A revival of Spalding's tulip-country tradition dating to 1959, where volunteer-built floats covered in thousands of fresh tulip heads parade 2.94 miles through the town accompanied by marching bands and entertainers.

8 May to 9 May 2027 · Annual, May (deferred from 2026; next confirmed occurrence May 2027)
Spalding, Lincolnshire, England
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