Although Dahlia flowers are the main theme of the parade alternative materials such as cabbage leaves and birdseed are also used.
In a parade of this kind the floats (praalwagens) and cars are magnificently decorated or covered in flowers.
But many groups have stopped here a list of float construction groups Vollenhove currently still building: Fulnaho, Venomenaal, Excellent, Klein Cuba, Nameless, Rataplan, Twee Nijenhuizen, De Vereniging, Stark Wark, 't Jakan, Fatal Attraction, Geniaal.
Every lady of sixteen years and older is eligible for the honorary position and can apply at the Vollenhoofse Association for public entertainment (vvvv).
Although there are some selection rules which the candidates are assessed during the show, such as charm, spontaneity and a smooth talk.