Chiang Mai Flower Festival
chiang mai flower festival thai มหกรรม ไม้ ดอกไม้ ประดับ จังหวัด เชียงใหม่ annual celebration held chiang mai thailand showcase variety flower ornamental plant event mark transition cool season three day first weekend february feature prominent display yellow white chrysanthemum damask rose unique region flower festival parade event take place annually saturday morning continues afternoon evening parade begin charoen muang road stretching nawarat bridge train station move along tha phae road towards tha phae gate subsequently parade route veers left following perimeter city moat suan buak hat park characterized leisurely pace regular pause parade feature float adorned flower float accompanied marching band local school adopting westernstyle format well local drumming ensemble dancer traditional thai attire participant also engage performance distribute flower spectator part festival miss chiang mai flower festival competition participant often atop decorated float carriage within parade compete title selection process begin late afternoon party featuring rock music refreshment culminating evening crowning flower festival queen chiang mai flower festival