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Amsterdam,
Special Events
Remembrance Day, some 20,000 locals remember the war dead with the Dutch Royal Family, 4 Mar, Dam Square National Museum Weekend, free entry to many of Amsterdam’s museums, Apr, throughout the city Queen’s Day, parades, fireworks and celebrations, 30 Apr, throughout the city Liberation Day, celebrations to mark the end of German occupation in 1945, 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, various windmills Floating Amsterdam, outdoor productions, last two weeks May, River Amstel Holland Festival, music, dance and drama, Jun, various venues Canal Run, race around the canals, Jun, Prinsengracht and Vijzelgracht canals Over Het IJ, festival of experimental theatre, Jul, NDSM Shipyard, Neveritaweg Parade, circus and fair, first two weeks Aug, Martin Luther Kingpark Grachtenfestival, over 70 classical concerts, Aug, various venues Amsterdam Pride, gay festival with a canalside parade, Aug, various venues Amsterdam Marathon, Oct, around the city Christmas Day, 25 Dec, throughout the city New Year’s Eve, street party, 31 Dec, Dam Square
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