Amsterdam is painted in vibrant rainbow colors this week! Pride Amsterdam kicked off Saturday night and continues until August 6. This is one of the most fun weeks to be here thanks to all of the celebrations, street parties, outdoor concerts and over-the-top outfits you’re bound to encounter when roaming around the city center.
My favorite part of the week is the Canal Parade. Eighty boats representing a diverse array of LGBTQ-friendly organizations will sail through the city center on Saturday August 5, starting at 1 p.m. If you are in Amsterdam, don’t miss this spectacular celebration of diversity and love. It is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, no matter what your sexual preference!
Below you will find the official agenda. For more information about Pride Amsterdam, visit their website or Facebook page.
Pride festivals are happening all over the globe. What about in your neighborhood? I would love to hear more about your city’s Pride celebrations!
Pride Amsterdam Agenda
31 July – 02 August 2017 : Pride at the Beach
02 August – 03 August 2017 : Open Air Cinema
03 August 2017 : Senior Pride Concert
04 August – 06 August 2017 : Street parties
05 August 2017 : Canal Parade 2017
06 August 2017 : Closing Party at the Main Stage Dam Square
How fortunate you are to live in a city that takes “pride” in all it’s citizens.
I do feel lucky, Pamela, especially in light of all that is going on in our fatherland right now. It saddens me to see the US Consulate did not hang any rainbow flags this year. I do hope things get better, sooner than later.