Amsterdam, one of Europe's smaller capitals, has many attractions for visitors. The town's most famous sight is the system of canals ("grachten"), that spreads over the whole city centre. One of its many names is "Disney Land for College Students"
April - Koninginnedag, Queen's day, 30 April, former Queen Juliana's birthday, also the day Juliana transferred her title to her daughter Beatrix
June - The Amsterdam Roots Festival, last week of June, international music festival
June - Holland Festival is an international festival for theater, music, dance, opera, film and art, throughout the month of June
August - Amsterdam Pride, first weekend of August, gay pride weekend
August - Hartjesdag, 3rd weekend in August
August - Uitmarkt, last weekend in August, the start of the cultural season
August - Amsterdam Tournament, late August, International Football tournament hosted by AFC Ajax
August - Sail Amsterdam, a five-yearly event, when tall ships from all over the world can be visited; next event 2010
October - Amsterdam Marathon, mid-October
October – The Bokbier Beer Festival in the Beurs van Berlage (Old stock Exchange)
October – Grachtenrace (Canal Race), 25km rowing race, 2nd Saturday in October
November - Shadow Festival of Documentary Film
November – December The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
November - Cannabis Cup, mid-November annual cannabis competition, hosted by High Times
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