In brief
Amsterdam’s canals spill onto music, rainbow‑painted boats, and enthusiastic crowds as the city hosts its annual Pride boat parade. An impressive flotilla of 80 decorated vessels glides past, drawing cheers from thousands who spill into the streets. Police patrols resume on the waterways, a new security layer added just weeks after a Berlin Pride event suffered a deadly assault. The parade showcases the city’s vibrant community spirit, an uplifting counterpoint to recent safety concerns worldwide.
Amsterdam Celebrates Pride on Water
Amsterdam’s canals filled with music and color as thousands gathered to watch the city’s annual Pride boat parade.
The Dutch capital hosted this year’s WorldPride event, drawing visitors from across the globe.
Costumed participants danced and waved from a colorful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city’s waterways.
Security was visibly heightened at the event, with police cruising the canals in motorboats.
These measures come just a week after a deadly attack on a Pride event in Berlin, which killed one person and injured at least 29 others.
