Every 30. Of April the Dutch people celebrate Koninginne dag (queens day). The streets and the canals of Amsterdam is packed with happy celebrating people.
People are dancing and cheering!
There are no organised marches, but signs show you directions to main squares and events.
Orange is the royal colour in holland and beer is floating in the streets. You can listen to all kind of music on small or bigger stages all over the city.
However, dance and techno music is dominating the streets and the DJ's are the "princes" which sets the atmosphere.
It's free Market on queens day. It means that everybody can sell what ever they want on the streets. Amsterdam is transformed to a big street market.
All and all a happy day for the Dutch people with a lot of beer drinking.
A nice day out!