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Special Events

National Museum Weekend, free entry to many of Amsterdam’s museums, Apr 2003, throughout the city
Queen’s Day, parades, fireworks and celebrations, 30 Apr, throughout the city
Floating Amstermdam, outdoor productions, last two weeks May, River Amstel
Liberation Day, 5 May, throughout the city
National Biking Day, locals take to the streets on their bikes, 11 May, throughout the city
National Windmill Day, Amsterdam’s six working windmills open to the public, 11 May, windmills
Holland Festival, music, dance and drama, Jun, various venues
Over Het IJ, festival of experimental theatre, Jun, NDSM Shipyard, Neveritaweg
Canal Run, race around the canals, 9 Jun, Prinsengracht and Vijzelgracht canals
Parade, circus and fair, first two weeks Aug, Martin Luther King Park
Over Het IJ, festival of experimental theatre, Aug, NDSM Shipyard, Neveritaweg
Amsterdam Pride, gay festival with a canalside parade, Aug, various venues
Christmas Day, 25 Dec, throughout the city
New Year’s Eve, street party, 31 Dec, Dam Square




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