Event Dates
From: Monday, July 31, 2023
To: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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
- Celebrate the right to be who you are and love who you want with an excellent program with a sea view!
- The festival kicks off at 2 pm at Stationsplein in Zandvoort aan Zee with the special Pride at the Beach Parade. Everybody is welcome to join in at Stationsplein!
- Accompanied by music, this colourful parade will lead everybody along the boulevard and the beach to the opening party on the square Raadhuisplein.
- The rainbow flag is hoisted over town hall, signaling the start of the opening party with many performing artists.
- The opening party will start at 4 PM on Raadhuisplein in Zandvoort. It promises to be an amazing party, with performances by many artists and DJ’s.
- Events continue on Thursday and Friday with more parties, performances and a fireworks show and end each night at 11.30 pm.
- Stay at the Hotel La Rosa, Amsterdam Beach, rated “Superb” by guests, just one minute from the town centre.
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.
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