The groups participating in the Allegoric Parade of the Flower Festival come to life, displaying dazzling costumes and choreographies. This performance is a celebration of flowers, beauty and joy, embracing the public in a festive atmosphere. Entrance to this performance is limited to the capacity of the location, therefore book your seat to witness this exciting show which transforms the Heliport, at Pier 8 into a stage filled with movement, colour and energy. The tickets for these unique shows are free and will be available at the Tourist Information Office, located in Avenida Arriaga. NOTE: Due to weather conditions, the performances scheduled for May 10th have been rescheduled to May 17th at 10:00 a.m. ProgrammeMay 17th 10:00 – 11:00Performances by the following groups:Caneca Furada – “Dream Flowers”Geringonça – “Citrus Bloom”Nuvem D’Afectos – “People of Dreams, Customs and Flowers” 12:00 – 13:00Império da Ilha – “My Tropical Island”Tramas e Enredos -“Flowers and Dreams”Fitness Team – “Paradise”15:00 – 16:00Performances by the following groups:Sorrisos de Fantasia – “Secret Garden”Animad – “Rosarium”Isabel Borges – “From the Sea to the Mountains” 17:00 – 18:00Poeira D´Enigmas – “A Refuge between the Sky and the Sea”Palco D’Emoções – “A Dream of Flowers – Fado and the Rose”Batucada da Madeira – “Lady Orchid and her Colours”