Activities for the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride
In the Netherlands there are several activities especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals. On this page you will read about 'Gay Pride', 'Roze Zaterdag' and other activities. You will also find organisations that focus on organising activities for LGBTQIA+ individuals with a refugee background.
Roze Zaterdag
Roze Zaterdag is a Saturday at the end of June. And is both a celebration and a demonstration calling attention to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and non-binary people every year. Every summer Pride events are organised all over the Netherlands.
Roze Zaterdag was created to commemorate the 1969 'Stonewall' riots in New York. These riots represent an important moment in the history of the gay movement. The police then made a violent raid on the gay bar 'Stonewall Inn'. The neighbourhood gay youth and drag queens began to fight back, fed up with years of police oppression and violence.
Roze Zaterday in 2025 will take place in Zaanstad on 28 June.
'Pride Amsterdam'
'Pride Amsterdam' is a 2-week event in August focusing on the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Special attention is drawn to vulnerable groups within the LGBTQIA+ community. For example, the bias surrounding AIDS and the rights of
At the end of the 2 weeks of 'Pride Amsterdam' there is the annual 'Canal Parade' in Amsterdam. The 'Canal Parade' is one of the busiest days in Amsterdam. Thousands of people gather around the canals to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness. Many people also sail along the canals on colourful boats.
Other activities
A number of Dutch cities are hosting Pride events this summer. These are the biggest events in the summer of 2025 per city:
Utrecht
Saturday, 7 June: Boats sail through Utrecht's canals during 'Utrecht Pride'.
Eindhoven
From 14 to 22 June, Pride Week will take place in Eindhoven.
Groningen
From Friday, 20 June to Saturday, 21 June, Pride will take place in Groningen.
Nijmegen
Every third Wednesday of July in Nijmegen is 'Roze Woensdag'.
Zwolle
Rotterdam
From 19 to 28 September 2025, Rotterdam Pride Week will take place with various events.
On Saturday, 27 September, the
Important organisations for LGBTQIA+ events
There are also a number of organisations that organise events specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community.
COCktail
Respect2love
Transgender Infopunt Nederland