Kinderparade

“Children’s Parade” Thursday, May 11, 2023    (Rain date Friday, May 12)

Dutch Dance Performances: 12:00pm

White Glove Inspection and Community Street Scrubbing: 1:30pm
Beginning at 8th Street & Columbia Ave., continuing on 8th Street to Kollen Park
The public is invited to take part in this grand tradition. They will don their Dutch costumes, grab a bucket and a broom, and scrub the streets clean for the coming performances. Town officials will walk through with their ceremonial white glove inspection to approve the streets for the parade and when the town crier officially announces the official's approval, the parade will start.
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Parade: 2–4pm
8th St. from Columbia Ave. to Kollen Park

The Gentex Kinderparade (children’s parade) is a time-honored favorite. Elementary school children will line up with their teachers and school administrators in full costume and smiling faces as they march together through downtown Holland. Each school and grade will have their own theme that nods to the towns’ Dutch heritage, from Dutch agriculture to the Dutch Master’s painters. Dozens of bands from West Michigan middle and high schools showcase their talents amid the community floats through downtown Holland.

In the event of rain, the parade will be postponed to Friday, May 12. 

Where to sit for the parades

Want to be in the parade? Bands and all other entries click here for details to participate.