Throughout the Netherlands, the Dutch celebrate the (previous) Queen's birthday, known as Queen's Day, with a full-on party in April. Boosted by the arrival of over a million people, Amsterdam holds an internationally-renowned street party, which goes on through the night until the evening of the next day.

The main areas of activity in Amsterdam are Damrak, Leidsestraat, Rokin and Spui. Vondelpark caters for children and bands play on Prinsengracht and Rembrandtsplein. Gay celebrations are centred around the Homomonument and Reguliersdwaarsstraat. There are also parades, craft shows, flea markets, children's parties, bands, street theatre and fireworks.

For those who love second-hand shopping, all street trade is unregulated, giving rise to a nationwide car-boot sale. If you are a royal-watcher, there is the chance to catch sight of Queen Beatrix, who each year chooses one or two cities or towns to visit.

Source: What’s on When Official Website

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