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The festival will kick off at 3 PM at Stationsplein in Zandvoort aan Zee with the special Pride at the Beach Parade.
Rain or shine, it’s time to get out your flip-flops and swimwear as Pride Amsterdam returns to the beach at Zandvoort aan Zee from the end of July to early August.
- Stay right by the beach at Zandvoort aan Zee. Check out the Boutique Lodge Zandvoort, rated “fabylous” by guests with beautifully decorated rooms and a charming host.
Amsterdam’s Beach Pride
- Awaiting dates – Events run for three days and nights, culminating in the main event on August 1st.
- Celebrate the right to be who you are and love who you want with an excellent program with a sea view!
Pre Party
- Awaiting dates – Pre Party | Stationsplein, 13:00-14:45 To warm up the guests at the parade, there is a pre-party prior to the Pride at the Beach parade. At 13:00 DJ Barry will play swinging music to create a good atmosphere. Also useful for people who come to Zandvoort by train.
- Rainbow Market | Gasthuisplein, 2-6 pm A rainbow market where you can get information about all kinds of LGBTI-related organizations.
Beach Parade
- Pride at the Beach Parade | Stationsplein, 3-4 pm “Celebrate freedom” and join the Pride at the Beach parade, it is time again to show that you can be who you are in Zandvoort and love who you want.
- Join the walk at Pride at the Beach parade. From the Stationsplein in Zandvoort from 15:00 across the boulevard to the center of Zandvoort at the Raadhuisplein.
- The walk ends at 16:00 and the Pride at the Beach square party opens.
- Pride at the Beach Party | Raadhuisplein, 4-10 pm It promises to be a fantastic party with all kinds of performances, DJs and dancers. Enjoy various performances, swinging music and lots of colorful atmosphere in the center of Zandvoort.
- Stay at the Hotel La Rosa, Amsterdam Beach, rated “Superb” by guests, just one minute from the town centre.
Pride Party on the Beach
- Awaiting dates – On Tuesday, August 1, Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort will close with a real party on the beach.
- From 16:00 enjoy nice lounge music and a drink, The party goes wild from 18:00 to 23:00.
- The event takes place at Cosmico Beach, Zandvoort.
The Venue
- Zandvoort aan Zee – A Dutch coastal town west of Amsterdam. The town is a popular seaside resort, thanks to its long, sandy beach. The beach has pop up restaurants which are open from Easter to October.
- The Park is a 50 minute drive from the centre of Amsterdam or a 40-minute ride on the train with departures every thirty minutes from Dam Square.
Recommended Hotels in Amsterdam
The following hotels are close to Amsterdam’s bustling gay nightlife scene and the pride celebrations:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hotel Pulitzer is where we stay when
we visit Amsterdam close to the gay bars.
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The Amsterdam gay scene is constantly changing with bars opening and closing all the time. The Regulierswarstraat has seen a resurgence of late with many new bars opening. The sex and cruising bars are close to Dam square.
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Gay life in Amsterdam is woven into the fabric of the city, and there are several areas which are home to LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, each with a distinct vibe. The town welcomes gay travellers with open arms, offering a vibrant and inclusive cityscape filled with diverse nightlife, cultural treasures, and a rich history of acceptance and celebration.
Stay in the centre, close to Dam Square, Anne Frank House, & gay-popular Warmoesstraat part of the Red Light District.
Amstel area (Rembrandtplein) a famous square with bars, cafes, & restaurants, a 10-minute walk from the centre.