August 5th-8th = Gay Pride, how busy are the CS's, too busy?

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August 5th-8th = Gay Pride, how busy are the CS's, too busy?

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Just a quick one.....

My flight are booked, and deposit on our apt paid,.... I have just found out it is Gay Pride!

From what I can see the main attraction for Pride is the parade around Prinsengracht,......

Is Amsterdam going to be HEAVING? I know this is summer holidays time so it will be busy anyway but how much will this affect numbers of people in the CS's?

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They will be packed, and for most you have to show your penis to get in.............


Seriously, one of the best times to be in Amsterdam....do NOT miss the parade.
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Haha,.... I don't think the missus will let me get my penis out in public.

Really Marco, I was planning on giving it a wide birth, dropping off the ladies so they can stare at oiled bodies without the need for me and my pal to feel threatened, then for us two to hit centrum.

Thanks, I might just check it out then, never been to one in the uk either, so will be an experience I reckon.
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Marco wrote:They will be packed, and for most you have to show your penis to get in.............


Seriously, one of the best times to be in Amsterdam....do NOT miss the parade.
oh darn..im gonna miss it :lol:
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wileykat wrote:Haha,.... I don't think the missus will let me get my penis out in public.

Really Marco, I was planning on giving it a wide birth, dropping off the ladies so they can stare at oiled bodies without the need for me and my pal to feel threatened, then for us two to hit centrum.

Thanks, I might just check it out then, never been to one in the uk either, so will be an experience I reckon.
Its a great party, you won't be threatened unless you are attracted to them :oops: Really, they won't give you or me a second look, but its cool to watch the boat parade, you will also see some politicians, this year there will be a boat from the military.

Last year it rained though, did not see it.

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USBONGLORD wrote:oh darn..im gonna miss it :lol:
U don't wana cancel going to the CC for this instead? Go on, you know you want to! :lol:
Marco wrote:Its a great party, you won't be threatened unless you are attracted to them :oops: Really, they won't give you or me a second look, but its cool to watch the boat parade, you will also see some politicians, this year there will be a boat from the military
Ha,.... Thats not quite what I meant,.... But talk for yourself, everyone will be looking at me!!!!! 8)
No,... jokes,.... I just mean the missus can look at other naked bodies and me not be jealous.

P.S..... U do realise last year was 2010 don't you? I hope you haven't lost a whole 12 months through smoking.
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that would make me a year younger...good deal :D
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Me and the missus were there last year when gay pride was on, the cs don't get that busy. The parade's alright, nothing special - a lot of boats blasting out music with a few fellas dancing away, it's worth having a look if yr about.
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wileykat wrote:
USBONGLORD wrote:oh darn..im gonna miss it :lol:
U don't wana cancel going to the CC for this instead? Go on, you know you want to! :lol:
Marco wrote:Its a great party, you won't be threatened unless you are attracted to them :oops: Really, they won't give you or me a second look, but its cool to watch the boat parade, you will also see some politicians, this year there will be a boat from the military
Ha,.... Thats not quite what I meant,.... But talk for yourself, everyone will be looking at me!!!!! 8)
No,... jokes,.... I just mean the missus can look at other naked bodies and me not be jealous.

P.S..... U do realise last year was 2010 don't you? I hope you haven't lost a whole 12 months through smoking.
I could have sworn it was already 2012...but that is not my video, just picked it off youtube.
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spireax wrote:Me and the missus were there last year when gay pride was on, the cs don't get that busy. The parade's alright, nothing special - a lot of boats blasting out music with a few fellas dancing away, it's worth having a look if yr about.
Exactly what I wanted to hear, nice one pal.

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I was there last year, the coffeeshops weren't too busy but they were crowds of people partyin' q:
Very good ambiance, you'll enjoy it. ( and I'm not gay :) )
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be aware !!? i am only in town to get my weed then i am quickly home fuck that gay shit stuff i can see it on tv and rofl with a joint in my hands it is gross
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gapie wrote:be aware !!? i am only in town to get my weed then i am quickly home fuck that gay shit stuff i can see it on tv and rofl with a joint in my hands it is gross

U not gona come to our wake&bake on the 6th then Gapie? 9am - Voyagers. You can be out of centrum well before the crowds start building up! Come-on!!!!!!!
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Haha, gapie is a proper Homophobe...
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damn so early 9 am at voyagers u gonna go in the centre and watch euuk ok what u want i am not going eeeuuii mybe i will think about it to join the party
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