Amsterdam Pride is one of the world's most unique Pride celebrations, famous for its Canal Parade — a procession of decorated boats along the Prinsengracht and Amstel canals. Held annually in late July to early August, it combines the iconic boat parade with a week of parties, performances, and events across the city.
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Amsterdam Pride 2026 runs for approximately one week, culminating in the famous Canal Parade on the first Saturday of August. Decorated boats carrying community groups, organisations, and companies travel along the Prinsengracht and Amstel canals through the city centre, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. The Reguliersdwarsstraat and Warmoesstraat serve as hubs for the nightlife programme throughout Pride Week.