Two ladies who are dressed in pink and red have ‘dressed’ their dog with a rainbow neck band. The two dog owners are at the boat parade every year. “We live here around the corner. Then it is a small effort to walk here, for a great pleasure.” In addition, the ladies themselves are gay. With their presence they support their own community. “Whether we would also like to go on a boat? Never thought about it, but when we are asked, we will go!”
A man who stands by the side is especially pleased that it takes place in a relatively small city. “I think it is unique that it is here too and in Alkmaar is getting bigger.” The visitor finds the most important thing that everyone can be themselves on a day like today. He likes to show that with his pink T-shirt. “I belong to the target group and I like to express solidarity.”