Pride Amsterdam

Amsterdam's Pride celebration takes over the city center in the first week of August. It's one of the largest events in the Netherlands, attracting several hundred thousand people to the city.

There will be over 300 activities & events during Pride Amsterdam. Something fitted for everyone, including queer art exhibitions, protests, and street parties.

The highlight of Pride Amsterdam is undoubtedly the Canal Parade, an iconic spectacle that takes place on the first Saturday of August. With more than 80 elaborately decorated boats sailing along the Prinsengracht canal and part of the Amstel, the parade attracts an enormous crowd of onlookers. This event serves as Holland's testament to its warm embrace and acceptance of individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Beyond the Canal Parade, the city pulsates with energy as various neighborhoods, such as the renowned LGBTQ-friendly Reguliersdwarsstraat, Rembrandtplein, Zeedijk, and Nieuwmarkt, come alive with rowdy festivities that continue into the early hours of the morning.