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Amsterdam WorldPride Parade Continues After Deadly Van Attack

8/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Amsterdam held a WorldPride canal parade on August 1, 2026, drawing crowds.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the first openly gay Dutch premier, waved from a boat during the parade.
Femke Halsema announced police on bikes, jet skis and a helicopter after a Pride van attack killed one and injured 30.
Floats showed “Make America Gay Again” signs and U.S. President Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin figures, as Martijn Albers said terrorism will not silence Pride.

History

Historical Context

After the Dutch Parliament passed the same-sex marriage bill by 109-33 on 12 September 2000 and Queen Beatrix gave royal assent on 21 December 2000, the law took effect on 1 April 2001, producing 2,414 marriages that year. That pioneering legislation underpins today’s 2026 WorldPride canal parade, led by openly gay Prime Minister Rob Jetten, and shapes the city’s security planning.

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Story summary

Amsterdam held a WorldPride canal parade on August 1, 2026, drawing crowds.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the first openly gay Dutch premier, waved from a boat during the parade.
Femke Halsema announced police on bikes, jet skis and a helicopter after a Pride van attack killed one and injured 30.
Floats showed “Make America Gay Again” signs and U.S. President Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin figures, as Martijn Albers said terrorism will not silence Pride.

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