Upcoming
UpcomingFestival
Pride Amsterdam's Canal Parade
- When
- Sat Aug 7, 2027
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Free to watch
Upcoming: Pride Amsterdam's Canal Parade
Pride Amsterdam's Canal Parade
FestivalAmsterdam-Centrum
Where
Amsterdam-Centrum, Prinsengracht and Amstel (parade route)
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
Plan for
2 to 3 hours
Music
Loud music on the boats
What you need to know
- Huge crowds on the quays, with hundreds of thousands of visitors, so pick a spot early and agree on a meeting point
- Loud music on the boats, so ear defenders help younger kids enjoy it
- Car-free along the route, with a parking ban all day, so come on foot or by public transport
About
The Canal Parade is the big public moment of Pride Amsterdam. Decorated boats from LGBTQ+ groups, companies and public institutions sail through the canals with music and dancers on board, while huge crowds cheer from the quays and bridges. Kids who can handle crowds and loud music get a colorful, high-energy afternoon. It suits toddlers less, and some boats and sponsors are aimed at adults.
Where it is
Prinsengracht and Amstel (parade route)
Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
Resources
Common questions
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