Queens Day Amsterdam 2009
A traditional national celebration in the Netherlands, Queens Day is the single largest event of the year. Throughout the colonies of the Netherlands, Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles, all share the same passion for dressing in orange and celebrating Queens Day.
In the past the Queens Day celebrations were on the 31st of August on the birthday of Queen Juliana, but after the year 1949 the traditional celebration has been held on the 30th of April. If Queens Day is on a Sunday, the celebrations would take place on either the Saturday before or the following Monday.
In the past the Queens Day celebrations were on the 31st of August on the birthday of Queen Juliana, but after the year 1949 the traditional celebration has been held on the 30th of April. If Queens Day is on a Sunday, the celebrations would take place on either the Saturday before or the following Monday.
Queens Day offers numerous types of fun activities, special events and celebrations for everyone to attend. The famous markets where people sell their things should not be missed, as well as the different music events held during Queens Day, often by famous artists and DJ’s.
On the eve of Queens Day there is a special celebration during the night, the Queen Night. During the Queen Night the clubs open their doors to the orange crown to begin the Queens Day celebrations early. Amsterdam is especially a great city to visit the Queen Night, search now for Amsterdam accommodation!
A large number of people do, for example in the year 2007 Queens Day in Amsterdam attracted nearly 200,000 visitors, out of which 100,000 were from somewhere else than Amsterdam. In total, the celebration of Queens Day had about 850,000 visitors who spent all together 47 million Euro.
On the eve of Queens Day there is a special celebration during the night, the Queen Night. During the Queen Night the clubs open their doors to the orange crown to begin the Queens Day celebrations early. Amsterdam is especially a great city to visit the Queen Night, search now for Amsterdam accommodation!
A large number of people do, for example in the year 2007 Queens Day in Amsterdam attracted nearly 200,000 visitors, out of which 100,000 were from somewhere else than Amsterdam. In total, the celebration of Queens Day had about 850,000 visitors who spent all together 47 million Euro.
During Queens Day, Amsterdam has a vastness of special events and things that you can do to celebrate the birthday of the Queen. You may experience the celebration along the canals on a boat trip like in this video, you may go on to the Dam Square and you can also enter the famous night life of Amsterdam to celebrate in the confined spaces of the clubs and bars.
To find the perfect Amsterdam hotel accommodation, the best place to look is Studios92. Studios92 will offer the best hotel rates and a number of fun activities to choose from. You will be able to plan your perfect Queens Day trip with one phone call. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call our friendly customer service department.
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