Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, inaugurated the Vibrant Amdavad Flower Show 2024 today. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has been organizing this annual event since 2013. This year the show is set to take place from December 30, 2023, to January 15, 2024, at the Sabarmati Riverfront in the city.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE AHMEDABAD FLOWER SHOW 2024?

The exhibition will showcase a diverse array of flower varieties, including petunias, dianthuses, chrysanthemums, vincas, gazanias, begonias, anthuriums, asters, impatiens, marigolds, calendulas, coleuses, torenias, salvias, ornamental kales, succulents and cactus plants, orchids, poinsettias, gerbera daisies, dahlias, gerberas, liliums, amaryllises, lilies, and more.

This year’s sculptures will be larger than last year’s, depicting landmarks such as the new parliament building, the Toran of Vadnagar, Vikram Lander (Chandrayaan-3), the Statue of Unity, the Sun Temple of Modhera, and symbols of women empowerment. Cartoon characters for children will also be featured. The Ahmedabad Flower Show 2024 will include a 400-meter-long flower structure made of 7 lakh saplings.

Numerous private nursery stalls will be present at the flower show, offering flowering plants for sale. Pesticides and manure stalls, along with gardening equipment, will be available for purchase. In addition to an established food court, various refreshment stalls will provide food and water.

WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS, AND AT WHAT COST?

Monday to Friday, the entry fee for individuals aged 12 and above will be Rs. 50, while on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), a fee of Rs. 74 will be charged for those aged 12 and above. School groups will be granted free entry to the flower show.

Every year, millions of people attend the flower show, and this year, with an expected crowd, tickets are available both online and offline.

Tickets for Flower Show 2024 can be purchased at the nearest city civic centre, available at all city civic centers. People can also purchase tickets online at https://www.riverfrontparktickets.com/ or by scanning the QR code provided below.

Ten ticket windows are situated in the open field in front of the event center, and another ten are under the Ellis Bridge. Additionally, five ticket windows are positioned towards the east end of the riverfront. However, those coming from the east will need to purchase a ticket to the Atal Bridge to gain entry to the flower show at the event center. DeshGujarat