In brief
Saturday’s Pride boat parade in Amsterdam drew a vibrant crowd along the canals as the city celebrated its role as the host of this year’s WorldPride event. A flotilla of eighty decorated vessels departed from the city centre, each ship adorned in rainbow colours and driven by participants in elaborate costumes. Spectators lined the waterways, cheering as the parade pressed through the historic streets. Police patrols and motorboats were stationed on the water to maintain safety, a response to a recent tragic attack on a Pride gathering in Berlin. The event also highlighted the growing global recognition of LGBTQ+ events and the importance of safe, inclusive celebrations.
Amsterdam came alive with music, colour and celebration on Saturday, as thousands of people flocked to the canals to watch the city's annual Pride boat parade.
The Dutch capital is hosting this year’s WorldPride event, drawing visitors from across the world.
Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.
Security was visibly heightened at the event, with police cruising the canals in motorboats.
The measures come just a week after a deadly attack on a Pride event in Berlin, which killed one person and injured at least 29 others.
