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Amsterdam is set to host its first-ever WorldPride this Saturday with a dazzling Canal Parade featuring over forty decorated boats cruising through iconic waterways under sunny, 24°C skies — a historic moment celebrating 25 years of same-sex marriage legalization and 30 years of Pride Amsterdam. Security has been tightened following the tragic Berlin Pride attack, with the mayor promising enhanced measures while keeping details confidential. Over forty “safer spaces” have been designated across the city, and officers from the Roze in Blauw network will be visible at LGBTQIA+ venues to ensure safety and support. The parade route winds through Oosterdok, Nieuwe Herengracht, Amstel, Prinsengracht, and into Westerdok, with participation from the municipality, provincial government, Ministry of Defense, and Ministry of Education — plus major brands like KLM and Heineken — all sending boats to send a powerful message of unity, inclusion, and belonging.

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