Amsterdam Gay Pride 2021

Amsterdam´s famous canal pride takes place every August and is one of the biggest pride events in Europe.

  • Event Dates

    From: Saturday, Jul 31st, 2021
    To: Sunday, Aug 8th, 2021

  • Key Highlights

    • The Canal Parade
    • Circuit parties
    • Popular Rapido event
    • 1000s of hot guys

Pride on a Canal, only in Amsterdam!

The canal parade is one of the most famous events of the Gay Pride Amsterdam. A total of 80 LGBTI-organization show off in a festive manner for what they stand and fight for every first Saturday of August.

2021 Amsterdam Pride Schedule

  • 31 July 2021 Pride Walk 2021
  • 31 July 2021 Pride Park 2021
  • 04 August – 08 August 2021 Street Parties 2021
  • 04 August – 05 August 2021 Open Air Cinema 2021
  • 07 August 2021 Canal Parade 2021

The floats will start their route in the Westerdok and will finish via the Prinsengracht, Amstel, Nieuwe Herengracht into the Oosterdok. The first float leaves at the Prinsengracht at 14.00h and the the last float will close the parade at the end around 18.00h.

The 6 kilometres canal route provides visitors enough space to have a good view of the complete parade.

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

De L’Europe,    NH Collection,    Albus Hotel,    Inntel Hotels

Gay Map of Amsterdam

Gay Bars and clubs in Amsterdam are spread across the city in 3 distinct areas, each offering a unique flavor of gay life in the city, from trendy to leather and fetish to traditional!

Video Of Amsterdam Gay Pride

Highlights of Amsterdam’s Gay Pride Celebrations.

Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam

Recommended Hotels in Amsterdam

There are several distinct gay districts in Amsterdam, all located quite close to eachother. The street of Reguliersdwarsstraat is mainstream and busy at the weekend. Nearby are the Amstel street and Kerkstraat. Finally Warmoesstraat is home to the famous gay cruise bars and fetish shops.

De l’Europe
5 Star – Central Location

De l’Europe



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This 5 star hotel offers luxurious accommodation along the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. Offering a fitness area, spa and a waterside terrace.

NH Collection
5 Star, Luxury

Amsterdam Doelen



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Built in the 17th century making it the oldest hotel in Amsterdam, NH Collection Amsterdam is a boutique style hotel located along the Amstel River.

Ambassade Hotel
4 Star – Perfect Location

Ambassade Hotel Amsterdam



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Situated in 10 original 17th-century canal-side mansions. It offers free WiFi, 2 lifts and unique rooms featuring luxurious Louis XV furnishing

Albus Hotel Amsterdam
4 Star – Great Amenities

Albus Hotel



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Each room in this 4 star Amsterdam city centre hotel has a flat-screen TV,  Nespresso machine, a rain shower and a bathrobes and free Wi-Fi.

Other Events in Amsterdam

Milkshake Festival Amsterdam

Milkshake Amsterdam

Milkshake Festival is a hetero friendly one day festival organised by Paradiso and Club Air, with DJ's & performances outdoors at Westerpark Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Leather Pride

Amsterdam Leather Pride

Leather Pride Amsterdam is an annual leather pride party, including Mr Leather Amsterdam, Mr Puppy NL and many workshops and other events.
Amsterdam Bear Weekend

Amsterdam Bear Weekend

From the team behind the former Amsterdam Bear Pride, they are now continuing onwards as the driving force behind Amsterdam Bear Weekend.

Recommended Apartments in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is quite compact and is very easy to navigate on foot (just watch out for the bicycles). The main gay areas are in the center and are within easy walk to most of the Apartments below.

Luxury Apartment
Sleeps 2 Guests

This beautiful luxury apartment is located at one of the most desired locations in Amsterdam with canal view at the famous Prinsen Canal and nearly adjacent to the famous “9 Streets area”.  All amenities you would expect

Amstel Riverside
Sleeps 4 Guests

Right in the heart of Amsterdam with views of Amstel River. offering 2 bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms and a washing machine. Free WiFi

18th Century Canal
Sleeps 4 Guests

This 18th Century ground floor canal house with patio/garden is close to Royal Palace offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and offers river views.

Luxurious Canal
Sleeps 4 Guests

This Amsterdam city centre luxurious canal apartment offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a patio with city views, free WiFi and a washing machine.

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