Gay pride amsterdam 2025 dates

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 kickoff of the Prinsengracht approximately 30-60 after the official start.

Route map

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 Maps

Best Viewing Spots

The parade path stretches several kilometers, offering many fantastic spots to observe the spectacle. However, it gets extremely busy—especially on bridges and quays—so design to arrive early.

Popular viewing locations:

Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge): a scenic early direct on the way. Boats arrive here soon after the start.
Along the entire Prinsengracht: great views and occasional shady spots.
Eenhoornsluis: at the end of the route, offering marvelous photo opportunities.

Bridges load up hours before the parade begins, so be initial if

Note: Traveling as an Gay person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our existence as we navigate a world with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling community to realize the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they elect to visit for Pride and beyond. Don't be terrified of the nature, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be alert, and look out for each other!

The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past few decades and much of the progress in visibility is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that have taken place in cities around the world.

The global landscape for Diverse rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Male lover Pride, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Queer Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that allow discrimination or persecution of LGBTQ+ people.

What is Gay Pride or LGBTQ+ Pride?

Gay Identity festival or rather

Where to celebrate Pride in Europe

What’s LGBTQ+ Pride? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

LGBTQ+ Pride traces back to the Stonewall Riots in 1969. After a police raid at the Stonewall Inn—a gay bar on Christopher Street in Fresh York City’s Greenwich Village—members of the LGBTQ+ people stood up and fought back. These protests sparked a global movement. What began as a combat for rights has grown into a vibrant celebration of identity, freedom, resilience and community.

Where to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride in Europe in 2025 💕

Summer might be full of surprises, but one thing is certain: it’ll be vivid, bold, and proud. From rainbow parades to memorable parties, Europe knows how to celebrate! Between May and September (with June as the main month), cities across the continent will be filled with millions of people displaying up for equality, happiness, and visibility.

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If you’re wondering where the biggest and brightest parades are taking place, we’ve compiled a list just for you.

Pride Amsterdam 2025

From July 26 to August 3, 2025, Amsterdam will be bursting with all the colors of the rainbow during the 28th edition of Pride! The highlight? The Canal Pride on Saturday, August 2. The Prinsengracht will contain limited access this year, but no worries: you’ll have front-row seats on your own boat. Rent a boat for 6 people or go all out with a luxury boat with skipper for up to 40 guests. The best way to experience the Canal Procession is from the water.

Boat for 6 people for €385 per day

Renting a boat for up to 6 people costs €385 for the whole morning (incl. VAT, excl. €100 deposit). You pick up the boat in the morning and return it after the parade.

You won’t be sailing in the parade and you don’t need to choose your own spot. We’ve got you covered: you’ll include a fixed mooring in one of our reserved zones, right next to the Canal Parade.

Book a 6 persons boat

Luxury boat for 40 people for €2,000

Our large luxury boats are docked at the best spot along the entire route – right on the Prinsengracht, close the Pulitzer Hotel. So you won’t miss a thing: the boats float by while you twirl (or chill) with a cold drink in your han

Canal Parade Amsterdam Pride 2025

August 2 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Every year in August, the Canal Parade Amsterdam Pride is held on the Canals of Amsterdam. This colourful parade will be held for the 29th time in 2025 and was formerly known as the Gay Parade. Nowadays, the Canal Parade is a colourful party where everyone can be themselves and the event is one of the biggest events on the Amsterdam canals.

About the Amsterdam Canal Parade

The world-famous Canal Parade through the canals of Amsterdam is one of the highlights of Pride Amsterdam. The parade consists of around eighty boats representing everything from small LGBTQI+ foundations to pink networks within multinational companies. They all sail through the municipality canals to celebrate the past, present and future of the LGBTQI+ society in lavishly decorated boats and sloops. And to show that it doesn’t matter who or what you are.

Price Canal Celebration ticket

The Canal Parade can be watched free of charge from the canals. If you want to come to the Canal Parade by boat to spend some time with your family or friends, you can do so with a boat u