What is this?
During World Pride Amsterdam, 't Mandje and the Zeedijk neighbourhood community are hosting the Zeedijk Pride Stride — a community catwalk on the Zeedijk where everyone gets to show their new self, their true self, or their proud self.
Guided by an MC who tells your story, you walk the red carpet while the crowd cheers you on. Whether you're trans, queer, a longtime Wallengebied local, or just fiercely proud of something — you belong on this carpet.
Fashion. Community. Activism. Visibility. Especially now, when some expressions are under pressure — we choose to show up and be seen. 🌈
Join the walkWalk with us
To everyone who walks it and everyone who cheers. And to anyone who doesn't believe they belong: you do. Come, try, and be proud.
No sign-up needed — but we'd love to hear that you're joining, and anything you'd like us to know.
Follow @zeedijkpridestride — the first faces of the carpet drop here first.
Message us and claim your moment on the red carpet →
Send us a photo, one line about why you walk, or a short reel — and we'll put you on this wall.
Want the MC to welcome you by name? Send us a message — that's all it takes.
No forms, no list, no email — just a message. We only use what you share to organise the event, and we delete it afterwards. Privacy note ↓
On the mic
Two voices on the mic, cheering every walker down the carpet — and telling your story the way you want it told.
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Local shops donate looks so every walker can shine on the carpet — no budget needed, no dress code, just love.
Dressing walkers with love — donating looks for the red carpet, straight from Zeedijk 61, right next door.
Gender-affirming (shape)wear for every body — binders, bras, prosthetics and more, made with care in Amsterdam since 2004. So every walker fits their look, and their look fits them.
Got a shop, a rack, or a closet full of looks? Help dress a walker and get your name right here on this wall.
💬 Message @zeedijkpridestrideLocation
The red carpet runs along the Zeedijk, starting at café 't Mandje — the world's oldest gay bar, open since 1927 and still going strong.
Easy to reach by metro, tram and bus. Nieuwmarkt station is a 2-minute walk.
📍 Zeedijk 63, 1012 AS Amsterdam · Open in Maps ↗
Schedule
Come early, meet the community, grab a drink, and soak in the atmosphere. The red carpet is being rolled out.
One by one, walkers take the carpet. The MC introduces each person — who you are, why you're here, and what you're proud of. The crowd is yours.
After the walk, we head inside and celebrate together at 't Mandje — the world's oldest gay bar, right here on the Zeedijk since 1927.
A note from the organiser
"I started the Stride because I believe nobody should have to hide who they are. But this event doesn't belong to me — it belongs to everyone who walks, everyone who cheers, and every shop that dresses a walker with love. See you on the carpet." — Iris Dicke · Zeedijk local · 🌹 Roze Ambtenaren · City of Amsterdam
About the illustration
It was made by Piet Paris — a fashion illustrator from Amsterdam who has spent over thirty years drawing people at their most elegant, with scissors, paper and love. Piet gave the Zeedijk Stride her Pride. On 5 August the carpet is waiting for the real thing: you.
📸 @piet.paris
The fine print
This website doesn't track you. There are no cookies, no analytics, no advertising pixels and no third-party trackers. We don't log your visit, and we don't build any profile of you.
The only personal data we ever receive is what you choose to send us when you message us:
Don't want to share anything at all? You don't have to. The event takes place on the public street — just turn up and watch. No sign-up needed.
Responsible organiser & data contact:
Iris Dicke
Contact:
ZeedijkPrideStride@proton.me
The event:
Zeedijk Pride Stride — a free community red-carpet event on the Zeedijk, 5 August 2026, 18:30–21:00, part of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026.
Organised by:
Iris Dicke (Roze Ambtenaren Netwerk) together with café 't Mandje and the Zeedijk neighbourhood community.
Questions about your data, the event, or anything else? Iris is the person to write to at the address above and will personally handle any request.
Last updated · June 2026
