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Get a ride when you need one Sign up to ride Download the App. Start earning in your city Sign up to drive. Related articles. View more stories. But the canal parade was cancelled in and again this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Saturday's Pride Walk was billed as chance for Amsterdammers to not just have a party but to actively participate and show their support for LGBT rights under threat in the Netherlands and around the world.
Amsterdam "was a gay paradise 25 years ago and we have to get that back," he told local broadcaster AT5. Flags from 71 countries around the world where homosexuality is a crime lined the route, together with a sign describing grim punishments prescribed for those convicted.
Despite the event's serious message, participants wore colourful outfits and marched to cheers, whistles, chants and drums as they passed through the city's streets. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. But actually stretched over the whole Prinsengracht, everyone was welcome to celebrate in their watercraft, swimming rings, and rafts of any kind.
In , this is supposed to be different from a ticket system and zones since it became over the years quite crowded and therefore dangerous for the audience but also for the canal pride boat captains. The parade started once again around noon from the Oosterdock where tourists love to enjoy the science museum Nemo, the Scheepvaart museum, and some stunning views over the old town of Amsterdam.
The Amstel River is the widest part of the parade giving spectators great views and photo options with some of the most beautiful Dutch Houses, the building of the Dutch National Opera, the Hermitage Amsterdam, and, of course, the bridge Magere Brug as a backdrop.
The Netherlands is known for its cheese, bikes, and of course, its tulip and flower fields. Additional to the Dutch capita l, the German neighbor offers a variety of exciting cities and islands along the west coast of Europe.
Good to know: Gay Pride Amsterdam was held for the first time on August 3rd in and was meant to be a celebration of diversity and love rather than a demonstration for equal rights. If you are looking for this part of the Pride Amsterdam week, we highly recommend arriving already one week earlier in the Dutch capital.
The Saturday before the Canal Parade, the Pride Walk has been organized for the past couple of years. And it is a growing event with self-made posters, political messages, and tons and tons of rainbow flags.
Pride Walk marks the actual pride demonstration in Amsterdam, making the Canal Pride Parade a huge celebration where everyone is welcome. Do you want to know more about our gay travels around the world?
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