LGBT People from Around the World Will Hold a Huge Pride in Amsterdam This Summer 0 12

This summer, Amsterdam will become a place where flags of all colors gather under the banner of unity. World Pride 2026 promises to be an event that will go down in history not only as a large-scale festival but also as a manifesto of freedom, equality, and love.

Amsterdam will host the international festival WorldPride for the first time. This is the largest global event dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. From July 25 to August 8, 2026, the city expects more than a million guests from various countries.

The theme of the festival is Unity. The organizers emphasize that in many countries, the rights of people from the LGBTQIA+ community are still under threat, so Amsterdam wants to be a place where everyone can feel free and safe.

Additionally, in 2026, the city will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage. It is worth noting that the Netherlands was the first country in the world to allow such marriages in 2001.

The organizers have prepared a rich program — more than 300 events. It includes marches, exhibitions, street parties, concerts, and open film screenings.

The main events will take place in the center of Amsterdam, where street venues will transform into huge open-air stages.

The center of all festivities will be Museumplein, where the World Pride Village will be located. Here, the opening and closing ceremonies, concerts, and exhibitions will take place.

Special attention will be drawn to the "Wedding Party XXL." This is a large ceremony for couples of any gender and orientation.

This symbolic event is meant to remind that love is universal and knows no boundaries.