Our Story – CowParade

Art That Mooves the World™

CowParade is globally renowned for its joyful, colorful, and artistic cow figurines. Since our very first life-size art cows appeared in the streets in 1998, our mission has been simple yet powerful: to make art move. Every figurine tells its own unique story and brings a little piece of CowParade magic into your home.


Whether you are looking for an original gift for a special birthday, a work of art for your interior, or a unique corporate gift for your business, our creations are made to touch and to last.


The Birth of CowParade


It all began in 1998 in Zurich with one ambitious idea: to celebrate local artistic talent and fill the streets with creativity and color. What followed was a worldwide success. From Chicago to New York and countless other cities, our life-size painted cows captured attention and stole hearts.


Across more than one hundred events in over eighty cities, ten thousand artists have created more than eight thousand unique cows. CowParade has since grown into the world’s largest public art project, a traveling gallery that continues to expand year after year.

The Heart behind the Art ​

Our art is more than a celebration of creativity; it is also a movement with a social heart. Many of our life-size cows find new homes through post-event auctions. The majority of the proceeds are donated to charities in the host country, often supporting children and young people in need. We are proud to have raised millions worldwide for these causes.

From life-size to Cow Figurine

To bring a touch of CowParade magic into your life, we carefully select the most beautiful designs from thousands of creations and craft precise replicas. Most figurines are lovingly hand-painted, making each piece unique. Our collection is constantly evolving, with new designs introduced twice a year.


Whether it’s a decorative cow figurine, a piece of art for your living room, or a CowParade cow as a collector’s item, our figurines bring color, creativity, and character to any space.

Our Collection

Our cow figurines are available in various sizes, from small decorative pieces to impressive XL models: ​

  • XL: Approximately 28 cm in height and 35 cm in length, weighing around 3 kilos (mostly hand-painted).
  • Large: Approximately 20 cm in height and 30 cm in length, weighing about 1.8 kilos (mostly hand-painted).
  • Medium Resin: Approximately 10 cm in height and 15 cm in length, weighing around 0.5 kilos (hand-painted). Please note: due to the variety of shapes and designs, these sizes are indicative.
  • Medium Ceramic: Approximately 11 cm in height and 16 cm in length, weighing about 0.3 kilos (decal finish).
  • Small Cows: Approximately 4 cm in height and 6 cm in length, weighing around 0.1 kilos (a mix of hand-painted and decal).

CowParade Today


From our headquarters in the Netherlands, we serve customers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia/New Zealand. We do not ship to North or South America and do not organize public art events ourselves; these are exclusively managed by CowParade USA.


The brand connects generations, from art lovers and collectors to interior enthusiasts and design retailers. CowParade figurines are not just decoration; they are small works of art that continue to inspire.

For more information or inquiries, please contact us atinfo@cowparade-international.com.​