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Gay Pride Amsterdam

One of the biggest highlights in Reguliersdwarsstraat are the street parties to celebrate the annual Pride Amsterdam, which is the largest gay event in the Netherlands.
updated: 12-05-2022
Program 2022
Friday, August 5
& Saturday, August 6
& Saturday, August 6
Canal Parade
On Saturday there's the famous carnivalesque Canal Parade. The 80 boats depart at 12.30 hrs from Oosterdok, and via Nieuwe Herengracht, Amstel and Prinsengracht they will arrive around 17.00 hrs at Westerdok:
(click to enlarge)
> In Dutch: Former boats from Reguliers venues
Street Parties
In Reguliersdwarsstraat, Gay Pride is traditionally celebrated with two street parties: the trendy Reguliers Street Party and the Caribbean Street Party, both on Friday and Saturday evening:
(click to enlarge)
> For the indoor parties at the various venues, check our Calendar
International Street Party
Outside the famous gay venues in the western part of the street there's a street party with outdoor beer taps and live DJ performances!
Friday, August 5:
- 15.00 - 24.00 hrs
- Line-up: t.b.a.
Saturday, August 6:
- 15.00 - 24.00 hrs
- Line-up: t.b.a.
After the music has stopped, the bars outside may remain open until 01.00 hrs. Inside the various venues, the party continues until deep into the night!- 15.00 - 24.00 hrs
- Line-up: t.b.a.
Saturday, August 6:
- 15.00 - 24.00 hrs
- Line-up: t.b.a.
EuroPride in Reguliersdwarsstraat (2016)
(click to enlarge)
Caribbean Street Party
In the eastern part of Reguliersdwarsstraat, there's a tropical street party with Latin music organized by the Reality Bar. There's an outside beer tap, a poffertjes stall and a stage with live performances:
Friday, August 5:
- 19.00 - 24.00 hrs
- Line-up: t.b.a.
Saturday, August 6:
- 16.00 - 24.00 hrs
- Line-up: t.b.a.
- 19.00 - 24.00 hrs
- Line-up: t.b.a.
Saturday, August 6:
- 16.00 - 24.00 hrs
- Line-up: t.b.a.
After the music has stopped, the outside tap may remain open until 01.00 hrs. Inside, the party continues until well into the night!
Caribbean street party outside the Reality Bar (2007)
Pictures
Here you can see some pictures of Reguliersdwarsstraat boats and street parties in previous years:
> Gay Pride 2017
> EuroPride 2016
> Gay Pride 2015 Friday + Saturday
> Gay Pride 2014
> Gay Pride 2013 Saturday + Friday
> Gay Pride 2012 Saturday + Friday
> Gay Pride 2011 Street Parties
> Gay Pride 2010 Canal Parade + Street Parties
> Gay Pride 2009 Canal Parade + Street Parties
> Gay Pride 2008 Canal Parade + Street Party
> Gay Pride 2007 Parade & Parties
> EuroPride 2016
> Gay Pride 2015 Friday + Saturday
> Gay Pride 2014
> Gay Pride 2013 Saturday + Friday
> Gay Pride 2012 Saturday + Friday
> Gay Pride 2011 Street Parties
> Gay Pride 2010 Canal Parade + Street Parties
> Gay Pride 2009 Canal Parade + Street Parties
> Gay Pride 2008 Canal Parade + Street Party
> Gay Pride 2007 Parade & Parties
Gay Pride street party in Reguliersdwarsstraat (2012)
Video
Here's a video impression of the 2019 Gay Pride street party in Reguliersdwarsstraat:
Reguliers Street Party on Friday, August 2, 2019
Click here for an overview of YouTube videos showing how Gay Pride was celebrated in earlier years!
Elsewhere in the city
Opening, Pride Walk & Pride Park
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Pride Amsterdam starts with a gathering at the Homomonument at Westermarkt at 11.00 hrs. At noon, the Pride Walk departs from the Homomonument and goes to Vondelpark, where there's a special Pride Park program from 14.00 till 22.00 hrs.
Open air parties
August 5-7, 2022
For a useful overview (in Dutch) of all the scheduled street parties during Pride Amsterdam, please click to enlarge the following document:
Closing Party
Sunday, August 7, 2022
The Amsterdam Gay Pride ends with a big and free closing party on Dam square, from 14.00 - 22.00 hrs.
> See also: History of Amsterdam Gay Pride
Street party on Saturday night, August 4, 2007
Links
- Official website: www.pride.amsterdam
- Networks: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
- Gay events: www.amsterdamgaypride.nl
+ Facebook- Wikipedia: Amsterdam Gay Pride

