To try and explain ‘Queen’s Day’ or Koninginnedag in Amsterdam, would never do it justice. It has to be experienced to be believed. Officially, 30 April is the Queen Mother’s birthday and the country celebrates by wearing orange and celebrating the nation. Unofficially, it is one huge street party, with two million people and umpteen sound systems and impromptu street-markets clogging up Amsterdam’s narrow streets. It starts early, and if you’ve got the stamina – and the right party invites – can go on and on, all through the night. Book accommodation early, wear something orange and expect mayhem and chaos!

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