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After two years of absence, the anniversary edition of the world famous Canal Parade will take place on Saturday 6 August. The parade of 12.00 boats is set in motion from the Oosterdok at 80:18.00 noon, after which the last boat arrives in the Westerdok around XNUMX:XNUMX pm. The central theme this year is 'My Gender, My Pride', which draws attention to the right to deviate from the norm and the sex we were given at birth. The jury, led by Cornald Maas, judges the participating boats and the entire trip is broadcast live via various channels.

“The weather forecasts are favorable and the creativity of the participants is once again great. We are looking forward to a special edition where 'being who you are and love who you want' is the norm and the fight for equal rights the message. When the first Canal Parade took place on August 3, 1996, the initiators had no idea that it would become an intangible heritage with this silver jubilee as a new milestone. We show the world how unique Amsterdam is, that everyone matters and that we stand together to support each other for a safe future.”

All 80 boats live on television and socials

The 80 participating boats each carry their own message, inspired by the theme 'My Gender, My Pride'. Under the leadership of chairman Cornald Maas, Simone Weimans, Jurre Geluk, Lisa van Ginneken and Carolien Borgers will assess the boats on the depiction of the theme, best execution and the awakening of a social theme. AVROTROS broadcasts the Canal Parade live on NPO1 from 12.10 to 15.45. The tour can be followed via the socials of Pride Amsterdam and can also be seen via PrideTV via AT5, Salto and OUTtv.

Route and information

The tour starts at 11.30 am with the Flyboarders at the Oosterdok/Scheepvaartmuseum and leads via the Nieuwe Herengracht, Amstel and Prinsengracht to the Westerdok. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, amsterdam.nl/pride offers an interactive map with visitor information such as the disabled toilets along the route. Information about the participants can be found via the pride.amsterdam/boats site and the Woov app.

About Pride Amsterdam

Under the motto 'Be who you are, love who you want', Pride Amsterdam wants to draw permanent attention to the acceptance and equality of LGBTI people all over the world. Pride is a grand celebration and at the same time an impressive plea for the emancipation of LGBTI people. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the capital every year to attend the nine-day festival. Pride Amsterdam and its partners offer a range of events in the field of debate, art, theatre, film, (dance) parties and sports. The highlight is the famous Boat Parade, where content and entertainment come together to create a vibrant spectacle. More information and program on www.pride.amsterdam. Pride Amsterdam will be held this year from July 30 to August 7. The theme of Pride Amsterdam this year is: 'My Gender, My Pride'.

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