17th May
13:30-16:00
Start & End: Koekamp
About
The Pride Walk is a vibrant and powerful way to express who you are, be seen, and — most importantly — be proud of who you are. We will walk in a colorful procession through the city, led by an impressive 25-meter rainbow flag.
The Schedule
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Meet at 13:30 at the Pride terrain (Koekamp, near Centraal)
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Speeches from 13:30 to 14:00
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Pride Walk starts at 14:00
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Return to Koekamp around 16:00
The Route
This year we are trying to bring the walk closer to the center. We also invite everyone along the walk to put out something colourful to really make the way shine! We will walk along parts of the following roads:
Malieveld, Bosbrug, Korte Voorhout, Lange Voorhout, Parkstraat, Mauritskade, Hogewal, Noordwal, Torenstraat, Jan Hendrikstraat, Grote Marktstraat, Lutherse Burgwal, Paviljoensgracht, Stille Veerkade, Amsterdamse Veerkade, Spui, Spuiplein, Turfmarkt, Fluwelen Burgwal, Herengracht, Bezuidenhoutseweg
To see the full route feel free to zoom around the 3D Map below:
Accessibility
While we cannot guarantee full accessibility, the route follows public roads and is generally accessible. Our volunteers will be present throughout and will do their best to assist anyone who needs support.
Rules
As we are registering the walk with the Municipality as a demonstration there are certain rules we kindly request everyone to follow:
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Treat others with kindness and respect — discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.
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Follow instructions from Pride Walk volunteers (orange vests) and police at all times.
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If you feel unsafe, report it to a volunteer or call 112 in emergencies.
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Do not block entrances or take alternative routes. Dangerous objects, alcohol, drugs, and face coverings (except medical masks) are not allowed.
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Do not smoke or vape near the large Pride Flag — please step aside if you wish to smoke.
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Keep music and noise at a respectful volume.
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Leave the area clean — dispose of waste properly.
Banners and signs are welcome, but must not include hateful, discriminatory, or inciting language or imagery.
Why a Demonstration?
The Pride Walk is not just a parade; it is a true demonstration. By registering the event as such with the municipality, we ensure that our walk is legally protected as a protest for LGBTQIA+ rights, visibility, and acceptance. This classification requires us to comply with certain regulations set by the municipality — without these measures, we would not have been permitted to proceed. This includes the presence of police during the event and restrictions on full face coverings. While this may feel restrictive, and we don’t agree with everything ourselves, it is necessary for us to secure the right to march.
