Gay Pride boat parade passes off without problems, despite weather

Some 100,000 people turned out to watch this year’s Gay Pride boat parade through Amsterdam on Saturday, Nos television reports.


In total, 80 boats took part in the traditional event, which this year had the theme On the Move. Among this year’s new participants was a boat carrying members of the Turkish gay and lesbian community.

Thank you for donating to DutchNews.nl.

We could not provide the Dutch News service, and keep it free of charge, without the generous support of our readers. Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter, and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day.

Make a donation