Free mini-guide: Europe in April 2024 (Spring)
Netherlands
1. Dutch Flower Parade
When: 20 April 20204
Where: Noordwijk (Parade starting town)
Note: Towns they pass: Voorhout, Sassenheim, Lisse, Hillegom, Bennebroek, Heemstede & Haarlem at night
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2. Tulip Festival
When: 21 March to 15 May 2024
Where: All around tulip farms in Netherlands (see below)
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3. King's Day
When: 27 April 2024
Where: All around Netherlands, main cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague would have big celebrations.
What is it: A massive street and canal party where everyone wears orange! (A version of St. Patrick's Day but in Orange!)
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Rome
1. Natale di Roma
When: 17 April 2024 to 21 April 2024
Where: Circus Maximus, Rome, Italy
What is it: Celebration of the birthday of the Eternal City with events, roman parades, illuminations and extravagant firework displays.
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Germany
1. Walpurgisnacht Night (in German folklore)
When: 30 April 2024 (Night)
Where: Thale, Germany
What is it: Celebrated on the night of where witches gather in the Harz Mountains, dress up and join the Witches' Dance Square with music and celebration! It sounds quite old school!
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