The Winners of Corso 2026
Every year, dozens of parade groups, float-building clubs, and designers compete for the coveted title of “most beautiful float”—and believe us, the judges didn’t have an easy time of it this year! In the parade float category, first prize went to the impressive “Insecte mécanique” by the KAVB Noordwijkerhout parade group, featuring exquisite embroidery and world-class engineering. In the luxury float category, the futuristic Tesla Cybertruck from De Vroomen Garden Products stole the show, and even the youngest visitors made their voices heard: the Children’s Jury unanimously chose the cheerful Paw Patrol float. Curious about all the winners, the complete jury reports, and the best photos of each float? Scroll down now and relive the highlights of the 2026 edition with us!
Most Beautiful Parade Float of 2026
1st Prize for Best Float:
Mechanical Insect
KAVB Noordwijkerhout Parade Group
Designers: Angelique Beijk & Shauny de Groot
Decorating team: KAVB Noordwijkerhout Parade Group
Jury:
The jury’s report on the “Most Beautiful” and exceptionally impressive parade float, “Insecte mécanique,” noted that there is a beautiful harmony between the front and rear sections of the float, that it is a technical masterpiece, that the embroidery is exquisite, and that the ball garden beneath the insect completes the design. In short, a fantastic float!
2nd Prize for the Most Beautiful Float
Once upon a time…
KAVB Hillegom-Haarlem Parade Group
Designer: Michael Namen
Decorating Team: KAVB Hillegom-Haarlem Parade Group
3rd Prize for Most Beautiful Float
On the Right Track
Hobaho
Arranger: Pascal Zijlmans
Flag-waving group: HSV The Flags
Most Beautiful Luxury Car of 2026
1st Prize for Most Beautiful Luxury Car:
Tesla Cybertruck
De Vroomen Garden Products
Designer:
Tineke Geerlings
Jury:
As for the first-place luxury cars, the jury believes the Tesla stands out because of its overall design. The combination of design, form, and color creates a beautiful harmony. The technical complexity is the deciding factor.
2nd Prize for Most Beautiful Luxury Car:
Volkswagen ID Bus
Lubbe Lisse
Organizer:
Marinca Massaar
3rd prize for the most beautiful luxury car:
Volvo XC40
Rabobank
Organizer:
Femke Lek
Children's Jury 2026
Paw Patrol
Paramount / Nickelodeon
Arrangers: Arranger Miranda ter Voorde
Voting Group: Foreholte Handball Club Voting Group
Most of the votes came from the children. Upon arrival, they received a token, which they could use to vote when they left. They dropped the token into the tube next to the picture of the float they thought had won.
