Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2026 — Parade Schedule, Route & Best Photo Spots

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February is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Chiang Mai. The mornings are fresh, and the air is filled with the scent of flowers. It is during this time that the city transforms into a huge botanical garden during the Chiang Mai Flower Festival, a symbol of northern Thailand. This festival has been held annually since 1977 and has become a real hallmark of Chiang Mai — the “Rose of the North.”

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2026 Dates

Venue: Suan Buak Haad Park (southwest corner of Chiang Mai Old City)

Dates: February 13–15, 2026 (Friday to Sunday)

Admission: Free 🕐 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – Midnight

Quick Facts

Main Venue: Suan Buak Haad Public Park
Flower Parade: Saturday, February 14, starting at 8:00 AM
Best Photo Time: Early morning (before 9:00 AM) and evening (for illuminated displays)
Traffic Note: Roads around the park (Arak Rd & Bumrung Buri Rd) will be closed

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2026 Program

Friday, February 13

7:00 PM: Official Opening Ceremony of the 49th Chiang Mai Flower Festival at Suan Buak Haad Park
7:00–11:00 PM: Miss Flower Blooming Beauty Contest
9:00 AM–Midnight: Exhibition of flower arrangements, decorative plants & mini-garden landscaping

Saturday, February 14

8:00 AM: Grand Flower Parade featuring over 25 decorated floats Route: Nawarat Bridge → Thapae Gate → Kotchasarn Rd → Changlor Rd → Arak Rd → Suan Buak Haad Park
6:00–8:00 PM: Thai Lanna Cultural Performance
7:00 PM: Award Ceremony for the Parade Float Winners

Sunday, February 15

4:00–8:00 PM: Thai Lanna Performance & Cultural Show
6:00 PM: Live music and evening entertainment

About the Festival

The Chiang Mai Flower Festival transforms the city into a blooming paradise each February. Held at Suan Buak Haad Park, the event showcases hundreds of floral displays featuring orchids, chrysanthemums, tulips, and dahlias.

The festival’s beauty extends beyond the park — locals decorate homes, shops, and temples with flowers, turning the entire Old City into a spring wonderland.

Flower Parade Route

The parade begins on Charoen Muang Road, near the Chiang Mai Railway Station, moving toward Nawarat Bridge. It continues along Thapae Road to Thapae Gate, then turns left along the moat toward Suan Buak Haad Park, where the floats are displayed for the remainder of the festival.

Missed the parade? No worries — the decorated floats remain on display in the park throughout the event.

Beauty Contest & Award Ceremony

The festival’s grand finale is a stage performance at Suan Buak Haad Park, featuring:

Award presentations for the best flower displays and parade floats
Theatrical performances based on Buddhist legends
The Queen of Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2026 beauty pageant, where contestants in traditional Thai costumes showcase dance and grace for the title of Flower Queen

Best Photo Spots

Thapae Gate: Historic brick wall adorned with floral displays
Nawarat Bridge: Great vantage point over the Ping River and parade
Suan Buak Haad Park: Evening lights and floral sculptures
Arak Road: Vendors, craft stalls, and flower workshops

Travel Tips

Book early: Hotels and tours fill up fast during the festival
Arrive early (8–9 AM): Avoid crowds and take perfect photos
Bring essentials: Hat, water, sunscreen, and camera
Stay until evening: The park comes alive with lights, music, and food stalls

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Conclusion

The Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2026 is a celebration of color, creativity, and Thai heritage. Each February, Chiang Mai blossoms into a floral paradise filled with fragrance, beauty, and joy.

If you want to see Chiang Mai at its most stunning, this festival is the perfect reason to visit. Let Phuket Horizon handle your travel arrangements — and simply enjoy the magic of Thailand in full bloom!