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8/01/2009 - 8/31/2009Amsterdam Gay Pride
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
One of the largest gay and lesbian events in Europe is held in mid-summer in Amsterdam - one of the most open-minded cities in the world. The highlight of the Amsterdam Gay Pride weekend is a Canal Parade on Saturday afternoon. About 100 amusing and spectacular boats, decorated and with participants wearing fancy dress, navigate their way through the Prinsengracht and Amstel river watched by about 350,000 spectators. There are street parties that cater for different interest groups such as Young and Trendy, Leather and Fetish, and an official grand closing street party held on Sunday around the Stopera (town hall). Club nights, sport and films also feature in the festival.
Themes:
Spectacle
, Sport
, Dance
, Gay & Lesbian
, Theatre & Film
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Music
Hours: Various. Canal parade 1400-1800 (Sat).
Cost: Free to spectate.
Where: Various streets and venues in Amsterdam
Street parties at the Reguliersdwarsstraat, Warmoesstraat and Westerkerk; around the Homomonument and at Rembrandtplein
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contact Information:
Siep de Haan
Lange Niezel 7
Amsterdam
1012 GS
Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)20 620 8807
Email: Via website
Website: www.amsterdamgaypride.nl
