On April 19, 2023, Queen Maxima atended the start of the Flower Parade (Bloemencorso Bollenstreek) in Sassenheim. The Bloemencorso of the Bollenstreek is the largest spring festival in The Netherlands. In 2023, the official parade is on Saturday 22 April but prior to the parade, there are many parade-related events in the Bollenstreek (Dutch flower region).