Already old hat that lots carnivals take place at every step, so each and one tourist will find an activity after his or her own heart. In April tourists have a brilliant opportunity to witness annual Flower Parade or Bloemencorso in Dutch. The procession consists of 20 huge floats and 30 decorated carts that carry and display the flower masterpieces. But you need to come early to find a good spot and enjoy the procession. Thousands of native people and visitors abroad gather at Noordwijk, from where all the floats pass a long way (42 km) to Haarlem. In Haarlem, next day, you can admire all the flower installations where the floats remain till the evening.
Amsterdam is well-known for its open mind towards equality of the gay, lesbian and transgender communities. In the middle of summer, you have a chance to observe the Amsterdam Gay Pride – one of the world’s largest celebrations that last for a week. During this week you can party, visit galleries and art exhibitions, cinema and sports events hosted by gay communities and be welcomed. In love with dance and music festivals? In summer you can enjoy your time at Pitch or Verknipt Festival, Buiten Westen or Dekmantel Weekender. Traveling with family? Take them to Sail Amsterdam and watch the most impressive sailing ships in Amsterdam Harbor, or Artis ZOOmeravonden and learn about various nocturnal rituals animals have.
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