Alkmaar Pride 2026 Netherlands

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Alkmaar Pride takes place from the 23rd to 31st May 2026.

The Alkmaar Pride originated from an initiative by an entrepreneur from Alkmaar about 15 years ago. A visibility campaign with a few boats in the canals of Alkmaar. This has now grown into a boat parade with 25 to 30 boats every year. After the initiative, COC Noord-Holland Noord, in collaboration with a number of entrepreneurs in Alkmaar, created the Roze Week Alkmaar. A week full of pink activities, also in the social field, with the canal parade traditionally on the last Saturday of May. This makes the canal parade in Alkmaar the first Canal Pride next to Amsterdam. The event has grown in size and activities in recent years. Partly in the context of
professionalisation, it was decided to establish a separate foundation in 2016: Alkmaar Pride Foundation.

Theme
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Saturday, May 23
Parade
Alkmaar Pride will start with the festive Pride Walk through the city centre of Alkmaar, a colourful statement for love and equality.

Festival
This take place on the Ringersplein Afterwards, the Pride and Sports Event, with sporting activities, performances and a cosy Queer Market full of unique products and delicious food. Celebrate diversity with us and make this day unforgettable.

After party
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