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Pride Meppel botenparade door de grachten van Meppel en daarna feest op het Slotplantsoen.
Pride Meppel - botenparade en feest
The Meppel Pride boat parade and party will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2026. This vibrant event is a highlight of the "Mokum in Meppel" theme day.
Schedule & Event Times
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Canal Boat Parade: Decorated boats sail through the city center. Expect lively music, a celebratory atmosphere, Amsterdam folk singers, and colorful drag queens.
- All day & evening | City Center Street Party: After the parade, the celebrations continue across the city's main squares. The streets fill with live music stages, outdoor market stalls, and busy cafe terraces showcasing a welcoming, festive vibe.
The Boat Parade Route
The fleet travels along Meppel's historic canals, giving spectators excellent vantage points from the waterfront:
- Start: Sluisgracht (where the fleet enters via the canal locks)
- Mid-route: Passing along the Stoombootkade over to the Prinsengracht
- End point: Gasgracht (where the boats finally dock)
Visitor Information & Tips
- Arrive early: The canal banks along Sluisgracht and Prinsengracht fill up fast with thousands of locals and visitors.
- Admission: The entire festival is completely free to attend as it takes place in the open public squares and streets.
- Vibe: The theme "Mokum in Meppel" brings a heavy dose of traditional Amsterdam charm and tolerance directly into the heart of Drenthe.
Pride Meppel - botenparade en feest
Grachten van Meppel en Slotplantsoen, Meppel, Netherlands
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Grachten van Meppel en Slotplantsoen, Meppel, Netherlands
Upcoming