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Pink Saturday in the Zaan Region
28th of June 2025
On Saturday, June 28, we celebrate Roze Zaterdag in Zaanstad! We are beyond proud that this iconic event is taking place in our municipality. Zaans Green is a thing of the past because the theme for this edition is ‘The Zaanstreek in all colors’. With this, we emphasize that everyone is welcome, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, or religion.
See you on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Zaanstad!
Roze Zaterdag & Zaanpride
During Roze Zaterdag Zaanstad, you can expect a diverse program for all ages. Of course, we’ll be celebrating, but there’s also space for protest, discussion, and reflection. Want to stay updated? Follow us on Instagram & Facebook at RozeZaterdagZaanstad.
But Roze Zaterdag in the Zaanstreek starts long before the big day! De Zaanse Regenboog organizes events all year round, and the week leading up to Roze Zaterdag is entirely dedicated to ZaanPride, which once again promises a full schedule of exciting activities.
The Programm
The line-up and program for Roze Zaterdag have been announced! On two big stages, artists like Wolter Kroes, Berget Lewis, and Karin Bloemen will create an unforgettable show for everyone!
Curious about all the other activities during Roze Zaterdag? Check out the full program here!
Informationmarket & Parade
Roze Zaterdag is the oldest Pride event in the Netherlands and plays a major role in promoting the emancipation, acceptance, and freedom of the LGBTQIA+ community. During Roze Zaterdag, a variety of activities will take place, including a church service, parade, silent disco, multiple stages with diverse artists, and an information market.
You can already sign up for the information market and the parade!
Want to showcase your organization’s commitment to diversity and tackling intolerance?
Register for a booth at the information market, which will take place around the sluice complex in Zaandam, right in the heart of the festival area.
Want to take part in the Zaanse Regenboog Parade?
Organizations and groups can sign up now, while individual walkers don’t need to register.
stay overnight
Already excited to come to Zaanstad? Make it a fun weekend and book your Zaanstad hotel now.
The various hotels can be booked via their websites. Want to know the best places to stay? Check here for inspiration.
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volunteers wanted
We could really use your help, even if you don't live in the Zaanstad area. Would you like to help out on the day itself, or think along in the run-up to the event? Don't hesitate, and just send us a message at rozezaterdag@zaanstad.nl.
What are we going to do?
You can count on an extensive programme for young and old during Pink Saturday 075. Of course we will celebrate, but there will also be room for protest, discussion and reflection. What exactly we will do we will reveal in the coming months. Want to stay up to date? Then follow us on Instagram via RozeZaterdag075.
Pink Saturday starts much earlier for the Zaan region. The Zaanse Rainbow programmes cosy activities throughout the year. We also pay extensive attention to Coming Out Day and various Zaan parties organise surprising events.
The Zaan region in every colour
The theme for Pink Saturday in 2025 is: The Zaan region in all colours! Why did we specifically choose this theme?
National and international tourists know the area well. Think for instance of the Zaanse Schans with its iconic windmills and green wooden houses, attracting millions of tourists every year. The centre of Zaandam is also full of icons, such as the colourful Hotel Inntel, the Czaar Peterhuisje and the Verkade factories.
The Zaan region has a colourful past. As Europe's first industrial area, the Zaan region attracted all kinds of nationalities as early as the 17th century. Because of the wood industry, many came to the Zaan region to work and live. Over the centuries, many migrants found their way to the Zaan region. Especially after World War II, this brought a huge growth of nationalities, both continental and intercontinental. You will therefore find few municipalities of this scale (almost 160,000 inhabitants) that offer a home to more than 180 nationalities.
The timber construction industry also caused colour to be expressed in a different way. Previously, wooden houses in the Zaan region were only primed. That had a red/brown colour. When you could afford it, the wood was finished with a nicer, brighter colour. Among others, the Blue House, painted by French impressionist Claude Monet, which still stands in Zaandam today, is a fine example. Also d
contact details
Would you like to know more about Pink Saturday in Zaanstad in 2025 or would you like to help with a fun initiative, activity or other contribution? Then get in touch with us!
You can reach us at rozezaterdag@zaanstad.nl.
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