Boat parade through Leiden
The official Pride Leiden website confirms the 2027 parade for Saturday 4 September. It starts at Galgewater and the 2027 route runs via Beestenmarkt, Oude Singel, Haven, Oude Rijn, Stille Rijn and Apothekersdijk before returning to Galgewater.
Registration for boats is already open. For spectators, the wider stretches of Oude Singel and Oude Vest are among the recommended viewing areas.
2027 date and programme
- Pride Leiden 2027 takes place on Saturday 4 September.
- The boat parade starts at Galgewater; an exact start time for the 2027 edition has not yet been separately confirmed in the official 2027 information.
- The main Pride event takes place at Lammermarkt.
- Line-up, afterparty and ticket details are only added when officially confirmed for 2027.
Plan your visit
Frequently asked questions
- When is Pride Leiden 2027?
- Pride Leiden 2027 is on Saturday 4 September 2027.
- Where does the boat parade start?
- The parade starts at Galgewater and travels through the historic city centre.
- Where is the main Pride event?
- The main event takes place at Lammermarkt, next to Molen De Valk.
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