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WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 and Dutch Pride events

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Queen Máxima inaugurated WorldPride 2026 on 25 July in Vondelpark, becoming the first reigning queen to open a Pride event. The two-week programme combined a Canal Parade on 1 August with about 80 rainbow-decorated boats, a human-rights conference, and cultural celebrations. Security was heightened with police motorboats, a patrol helicopter, and extra ground patrols following a fatal attack at the Berlin Christopher Street Day rally. The Canal Parade served as a centerpiece, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators. Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the Netherlands’ first openly gay head of government, sailed in a small boat and announced a €35 million “Rainbow Ballot Box” package for safety and outreach. The parade featured diverse elements, including a viral inflatable sculpture of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and a silent boat by the Regenboog Groep honoring homeless queer people. Musical highlights included performances by Olly Alexander, Lion, Madonna, and Kylie Minogue. During the event, European LGBTQ organisations launched a “Protect Pride. Protect Democracy” campaign, urging the EU Commission to safeguard peaceful assembly. Rob Jetten’s closing conference speech was interrupted by Palestine activists. Following the massive finale, Amsterdam concluded its hosting of WorldPride on 8 August. In the weeks ~~following the global event, Dutch cities continued~~ following, local ~~celebrations.~~ celebrations continued across the Netherlands. Dordrecht held a Pride Walk ~~and “Pink Market”~~ on 22 ~~August, while Zwolle scheduled~~ August involving various social organizations, sports clubs, and regional government officials. The event included a ‘Pink Market’ and theatrical performances, though organizers noted regional sensitivities; for instance, they opted not to use billboards in Alblasserdam due to previous instances of vandalism. In Amsterdam, the Religious Pride ~~Week~~ program provided a platform for LGBTQ+ individuals of various faiths, including participation from ~~24 to 30 August under~~ the ~~theme “Making Room to Bloom.”~~ Werkverband van Katholieke Homo-Pastores (WKHP). Ramon Roks noted the importance of the annual Pride Church Service in providing community for those who have felt excluded from religious institutions.

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