Frequently asked questions Pride Vignettes

For the sake of clarity, we have divided the questions into the following sections:

• Buy Pride Vignettes, zones & E-tickets
• House rules, times, docking, departures
• Boat parade, route & facilities
• Residents

Please note that we cannot respond to all questions immediately. Therefore, please check in time that you have all the required documents and avoid last-minute changes. Please read all questions carefully, our experience shows that 99% of them have the answer.

BUY PRIDE VIGNETTES, ZONES & E-TICKETS

Why Pride Vignettes?

Before that, watch this video. Through the Pride Vignettes, we improve safety, reduce nuisance and ensure that everyone can fully enjoy the boat parade. These vignettes have been introduced since 2019 and have provided noticeable improvement and better control.

When can I buy a Pride Vignette as an individual?

The sale of Pride Vignettes will take place annually on 1 July at noon via www.botenparade.nl

What does a Pride Vignette cost?

The price depends on the length of your boat
Length is under 6 metres - 58 euros
Length is under 8 metres - 163 euros
Length is under 10 metres - 284 euros
Length is under 12 metres - 347 euro

Are the vignettes selling out quickly?

Yes, the vignettes are usually sold out within a few days.

What conditions apply when buying vignettes?

See here.

What information do I need to complete when purchasing a vignette?

• First name and surname
• Municipality of Amsterdam Vignette number
• E-mail
• Street name
• House number
• Postcode
• Number of passengers on board
• Residence
• ID/driving licence number captain
• Phone number
• Width of boat (in CM)
• Length of the boat (in CM)

What is the maximum boat length to buy a ticket?

The maximum boat length is 12 metres.

I am a private individual and have a boat of >12 metres, what now?

Spots for boats larger than 12 metres are reserved for our Pride Business Club members.

I want to hire a small boat of <6 metres, can I moor along the side with that?

Make sure you only rent a sloop from an Amsterdam shipping company that has purchased Pride Vignettes for it and strictly adhere to the assigned entrance and compartment where you are allowed to moor. Do not rent a sloop if the lessor cannot give you a ticket with it. Shipping companies in possession of Pride Vignettes <6 metres are:

Can I buy more than one vignette per person?

No. If you buy more than one vignette in your name and pass them on to friends or resell them, all your purchased tickets/vignettes will become invalid and you will not get a refund. There are no exceptions here!

Can I charge money for places on board my boat?

Making a financial pot with your friends is of course always allowed. In short, the maxim is, all costs shared by everyone on board is the maximum contribution you can ask for.

If I buy a PrideVignet, where can I lie down?

When buying, you can choose your own zone and compartment on the day, within the compartment, we will check where you can lie down. Both the confirmation e-mail and the ticket state which section you have chosen. After purchase you cannot change zones and boxes.

Which zones and vignettes are available?

You can find an overview at www.botenparade.nl

What is a zone sticker?

The boat parade route is divided into 5 zones, which are colour coded and serve as orientation. Make sure the zone sticker is clearly visible on the bow of the boat before you enter on the day of the boat parade.

When will I receive my zone sticker?

You will receive your Pride zone sticker (for on the boat) by post in the week of 21 July 2025 at the address you indicated at the time of purchase.

What to do with the sun sticker?

The zone sticker must be clearly visible on the bow of your boat so that our organisation on the water can classify you in the right place.

When will I receive my Weeztix ticket?

After your purchase, you will immediately receive an order confirmation from Weeztix. As we use sealed tickets to prevent illegal reselling, it is only possible to download the actual ticket/vignette on the day before the boat parade. On 01/08/2025, you will receive another email from Weeztix with the download link. The ticket/vignette will also contain the correct entrance for the respective zone.

I bought a Pride Vignette ticket, but unexpectedly can't make it, can I get my money back or can I resell it?

No, unfortunately purchased tickets cannot be returned or resold. This is because the system is set up so that the buyer of the ticket must be able to identify themselves at the entrance and must therefore be present on board.

I forgot my ticket/sun sticker on the day of the parade. Can I still get in?

If you forgot your zone sticker, you can get a new one at the entrance on presentation of your Weeztix ticket. But only if the person whose name is on the Weeztix ticket is on board and can identify themselves!

My ticket is sealed. What does that mean?

Since 2023, we have been working with sealed tickets to prevent resale. This means that you can only download your ticket the evening before the Canal Parade (1 August 2025 from 18.00). For this you will receive an e-mail from Weeztix on 01.08.2025 with the ticket link.

What are personalised tickets?

Personalised tickets are tickets specifically linked to the name and/or other personal details of the buyer. This means that the ticket is non-transferable and can only be used by the person whose name is mentioned on the ticket.

I forgot to enter the correct vignette number. Can I enter it later?

Yes, send your vignette number by e-mail, including the Weeztix order number and the e-mail address you used to order the ticket, to: [email protected]

I bought a ticket, but can't download it anywhere?

True! Unfortunately, we have had to deal with fraudsters in the past, which is why we will only offer sealed tickets from 2023 onwards. You can only download your ticket the evening before the parade. Here you will also find the correct entrance. You will receive another email from us about this. You will receive the actual vignette only on Saturday morning when entering the event area at your respective entrance.

Can I transfer my ticket to a friend or put it in a different name?

No, that is not possible under any circumstances.

I am coming with a different boat than planned. It is shorter/longer than stated on my ticket. Do I need a new ticket?

Yes, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and we will look at the possibilities together. Please note! If it is a longer boat than originally planned, we cannot guarantee that it can be admitted.

My boat is broken and I cannot come to the boat parade on 2 August 2025. Will I get my money back?

No, the tickets are non-refundable.

HOUSE RULES, TIMES, DOCKING, DEPARTURES

Do different house rules apply within the event area?

Yes and before you can buy a ticket you also have to agree to the terms and conditions and house rules.

Do I need a mooring vignette from the municipality of Amsterdam in addition to a Pride Vignette?

No you do not. However, you do need permission to sail through Amsterdam's inland waterways and are therefore obliged to carry at least a white activated transit vignette from the municipality. If your boat has a red, green or yellow mooring vignette from the municipality of Amsterdam, this is sufficient. With a white Transit Vignette, you will receive a one-off right to moor in the city for 24 hours and must report this in advance. As you will moor in our event area during the boat parade, and the Pride Vignette already gives you the right to moor, you can save that 24 hours for another time. For more information on these vignettes, see www.amsterdam.nl/varen

I have a Pride Vignette and would like to take my boat to location on Friday, is that possible?

No, you can only enter the event area (route boat parade) on Saturday 2 August at the indicated time slot (will follow mid/end of July by email). Regulating the boats along the route is to minimise nuisance for local residents. In the past, this nuisance started the day before the event when people came to moor their boats.

Do all my guests have to be on my boat early in the morning or can they come later?

No, only the person whose name appears on the Weeztix ticket must be present at the entrance and be able to identify themselves. Once at your assigned spot, you can send your guests the exact location and then welcome them.

The ticket says we have to be at the entrance between and certain time. I just can't find anywhere where that is?

Banners in the relevant zone colour are hanging at all entrances. You can see exactly where they are on your Weeztix ticket!

What are the times on the day of the parade?

You will find your time slot in the letter we sent you together with the zone sticker. The parade starts at noon and ends at 6pm. After that, all boats must leave the route/event area immediately.

Where can I find the entrances to the different zones of the boat parade?

You can find the entrances on the sealed ticket, which you can download the day before the parade, as well as in the confirmation email from Weeztix

How do I get to my VAK/zone on the day of the parade?

On your ticket, which you can download from 1 August 2025 at 18:00, you will find the entrance to your zone, as well as in the confirmation email from Weeztix. The whole route (Oosterdok - Nieuwe Herengracht - Amstel - Prinsengracht - Westerdok) is closed, so you will have to make your way to your entrance via other canals and canals.

Can I choose exactly where I will lie in my zone/VAK?

No, you will be assigned a spot along the quay by our organisation on the day of the parade.

Where can I find the entrances?

Banners in the relevant zone colour and number are hanging at all entrances. You can see exactly where they are on your Weeztix ticket + confirmation e-mail!

I would like several friends/boats in the same Vignette next to each other. Is that possible?

Our organisation on the water assigns all boats based on length and available space. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that you will be seated together.

I was assigned a timeslot. Is it possible to arrive earlier/later than the assigned timeslot?

The timeslots are divided based on boat length, so that no large 12-metre boat gets in front of many smaller boats and blocks the view. Therefore, stick to the indicated times to avoid ruining the day for yourself and others.

I'm already late and can't be at the entrance before 11. Can I come later?

All entrances will be closed from 11:00 am and there will be no entry from then on!

Is it allowed to place things like deejay booths, pavilions, taps on the Kade the day/evening before the parade?

No, and anyone we catch doing so will have their ticket and thus entry withdrawn without refund.

Is it true that you are not allowed to have a music system on board?

Yes that's right. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer people abided by the rule that music was tolerated up to the first parade boat as long as people would stop their own parties after that. The parties on the side had nothing to do with Pride anymore, even started to drown out the parade and resulted in far too much nuisance for local residents.

Can I have an installation with loud music on my boat?

No! Anyone bringing a music system will not be admitted at the entrance and/or will be removed from their zone/square (without refund) if a music system is installed on the boat after admission.

I have a vignette on the Amstel. How do I get to my boat?

Since 1996, guests have been creating their own boarding locations, climbing from boat to boat to get to the right spot.

Can others / can I climb over other boats to get to the bank?

Since 1996, guests have been creating their own boarding locations, climbing from boat to boat to get to the right spot.

I want to party in the city after the parade, can I leave my boat along the route and come and collect it later or the next day?

No you can't, unfortunately. Partly for this reason, the skipper is prohibited from drinking alcohol. This is because he is obliged to sail behind the last parade boat and leave the route via the first possible side canal. The route will then remain closed until 08:00 on Sunday morning and boats left behind will be towed away to the storage port in the new timber harbour in the meantime. Cost for towing away is €460 and €25 per day storage fee.

BOAT PARADE, ROUTE & FACILITIES

What is the route of the Boat Parade and what time does it start?

The boat parade will start at 12:00 sharp at Oosterdok. From there, the parade will navigate the route via Nieuwe Herengracht - Amstel - Prinsengracht and finally Westerdok. The boat parade will end later for each zone. In zone A, the last boat will pass by around 16:00 and the last boat will leave zone E around 18:00.

Who is participating in this year's boat parade?

Check out the backgrounds of the 80 participating boats on this page!

Are there toilets along the route?

Yes, you can find an interactive map with all toilets here: Click here!

Are there toilets on the Amstel?

Not on the Amstel itself, but on the quay.

RESIDENTS

I am a resident along the route and my sloop has been moored at the same spot on the Prinsengracht/Route for years. Can I then leave my sloop moored from 30 July 2025?

No, unfortunately this is not possible. The Municipality has decided that no more exceptions will be made and, as a result, all boats (both houseboat residents and route residents) must be removed from the route. Only boats behind the approach protection can remain. These residents have received notice of this from the Municipality. If you have not received a message, you are not covered by this regulation.