One of its most famous highlights is the spectacular Canal Parade. The city is a vibrant rainbow of events in gay and straight venues alike, with dance parties, film screenings, sporting events, debates, exhibitions and much more. It traditionally starts on the last Saturday of July and lasts until the first Sunday of August, attracting more than 350,000 participants and visitors who stay and play in Amsterdam. Pride Amsterdam remains one of the biggest and best celebrations of gay pride around the globe.