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The History of Self-acceptance Amsterdam
Summer is adequately underway, and that can mean only one thing: Amsterdam Pride is right around the corner! Marked by a week’s worth of music, dancing, talks, and (of course) the unusual canal parade, Identity festival paints Amsterdam rainbow, with everyone coming together to rejoice the power of love and to raise awareness about the progress that is still to be made both here in the Netherlands and around the world.
Pride Amsterdam is one of the highlights of the yearly event calendar, but where did it all begin? Let’s hold a walk through history to see how the pride celebrations we know and love started.
The 1960 Stonewall riots and Pride around the world
Pride parades in most cities are used to sign the Stonewall riots of the 1960s. On June 28, 1969, members of the LGBTQ+ collective rioted in response to a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York. On the one-year anniversary in 1970, and every year since then, the Stonewall riots have been commemorated in Recent York and several other cities with Pride marches. These marches paved the way for parades fighting for lgbtq+ liberation and liberty across the US, and the relax of the world.
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Skip to contentEuroPride is a pan-European international LGBTI event featuring a Pride march, hosted by a distinct European city each year WorldPride / EuroPride 2026 Amsterdam
When WorldPride takes place in Europe, convention has developed that it will also be designated as the EuroPride for that year. This happened in London in 2012, Madrid in 2017, Copenhagen in 2021, and now in Amsterdam in 2026. Amsterdam will take the EuroPride title from Lisbon in 2025! Amsterdam is recognizable as a city of tolerance. With 180 nationalities it’s the most diverse city in the society. The diversity is also related to the city’s strong and vivid LGBTQIA+ community, which belongs to Amsterdam and strengthens its atmosphere of tolerance and creativity. It was in 2001 that the world’s first same-sex marriage was conducted by their former mayor. They are pleased of this fact and in 2026 we will celebrate 25 years of marriage equality. Nowadays, tolerance for and freedom of the LGBTQIA+ community is not widespread. Therefore, the city of Amsterdam has put serious effort into protecting the community. Each summer, the whole municipality celebrates Pride, and the aim is to promote their meaningful event
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The Route
The parade kicks off around 12:00 PM at the Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum), in the eastern part of the city centre. From there, the boats will sail along the Amstel River, continuing onto the Prinsengracht, and concluding near the Westerdok.
Please note: First boats reach the start of the Prinsengracht approximately 30-60 after the official start.
Route map
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Times shown on the map are just an indication. Some years everything goes to plan, some other years there are "traffic delays" because of broken boats on the canals.
See route in Google MapsBest Viewing Spots
The procession route stretches several kilometers, offering many fantastic spots to watch the spectacle. However, it gets extremely busy—especially on bridges and quays—so plan to come early.
Popular viewing locations:
- Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge): a scenic early point on the route. Boats arrive here soon after the start.
- Along the entire Prinsengracht: excellent views and occasional shady spots.
- Eenhoornsluis: at the conclude of the route, offering excellent photo opportunities.
Bridges pack up hours before the parade begins, so be early if
WorldPride / EuroPride 2026 Amsterdam
When WorldPride takes place in Europe, convention has developed that it will also be designated as the EuroPride for that year. This happened in London in 2012, Madrid in 2017, Copenhagen in 2021, and now in Amsterdam in 2026. Amsterdam will take the EuroPride title from Lisbon in 2025! Amsterdam is recognizable as a city of tolerance. With 180 nationalities it’s the most diverse city in the society. The diversity is also related to the city’s strong and vivid LGBTQIA+ community, which belongs to Amsterdam and strengthens its atmosphere of tolerance and creativity. It was in 2001 that the world’s first same-sex marriage was conducted by their former mayor. They are pleased of this fact and in 2026 we will celebrate 25 years of marriage equality. Nowadays, tolerance for and freedom of the LGBTQIA+ community is not widespread. Therefore, the city of Amsterdam has put serious effort into protecting the community. Each summer, the whole municipality celebrates Pride, and the aim is to promote their meaningful eventThe Route
The parade kicks off around 12:00 PM at the Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum), in the eastern part of the city centre. From there, the boats will sail along the Amstel River, continuing onto the Prinsengracht, and concluding near the Westerdok.
Please note: First boats reach the start of the Prinsengracht approximately 30-60 after the official start.
Route map
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Times shown on the map are just an indication. Some years everything goes to plan, some other years there are "traffic delays" because of broken boats on the canals.
See route in Google MapsBest Viewing Spots
The procession route stretches several kilometers, offering many fantastic spots to watch the spectacle. However, it gets extremely busy—especially on bridges and quays—so plan to come early.
Popular viewing locations:
- Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge): a scenic early point on the route. Boats arrive here soon after the start.
- Along the entire Prinsengracht: excellent views and occasional shady spots.
- Eenhoornsluis: at the conclude of the route, offering excellent photo opportunities.
Bridges pack up hours before the parade begins, so be early if