It's just a few weeks away - Amsterdam's world famous Gay Pride Parade! I'm sure as the time draws closer my fellow Trippist writers will have more details for you, but for now, put Saturday, August 7th on your calendars. That's the day that the Canal Parade will take place. If you don't participate in any other events, this is the one not to miss.

The official website already has all details available for the Canal Parade. Check out the site for an official map, where you can see the parade begins at 2pm on the Prinsengracht at the Westerdok harbor (west of the Central Station). It travels around the Prinsengracht until it makes a left onto the Amstel, then heads north in the direction of the Oosterdok, finishing around 5pm.

The website also provides a full schedule of events from Friday August 6th until Sunday August 8th. If the Canal Parade isn't what you had in mind, an incredible variety of parties and cultural events await you during the weekend.