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| One of the firsts at this year's boat parade was a Moroccan boat. Photo: Novum |
Despite the
threat of storms, tens of thousands of people turned out to watch the 19th Gay
Pride boat parade on Saturday, which this year included a Moroccan boat for the
first time.
The start
of the boat parade was brought forward by almost an hour because of the weather
and started with a moment’s silence to remember the people who died in Malaysia
Airways flight MH17.
The Aids
Fonds charity and research group lost several prominent members in the disaster
and led the procession with two boats. Banners on the side read 'Remembering
our colleagues on MH17' and 'Our work goes on. Together we will beat the
virus'.
‘Taking
part was a special memorial to the five Dutch Aids fighters and all the other
victims,’ said a spokesman.
Jewish boat
In total,
80 boats took part in the parade. They included - for the first time -
specifically Moroccan boat and a Jewish boat with transsexual singer Dana
International.
There was
also a boat full of members of the armed forces and a city council boat with
mayor Eberhard van der Laan and dozens of council officials.
Amsterdam
police also had a boat, staffed by officers carrying placards which read ‘we
listen,' pink in blue’ and 'Call us.'
Among the
famous faces taking part were tattoo king Henk Schiffmacher and Eurovision Song
Contest winner Conchita Wurst.
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