Hartjesdag is a highly appreciated neighbourhood festival with a long history on the Zeedijk. Hartjesdag always takes place on the third Monday of August, this year on 18 August. The tradition of women dressing up as men and men as women has existed since time immemorial at this genuine Amsterdam neighbourhood festival. Every year, the costume parade during Hartjesdag still takes centre stage. The participants with the prettiest costume or act can win great prizes. The other highlight is of course the neighbourhood brunch, especially for local residents. Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary this year and during Hartjesdag we want to draw extra attention to Amsterdam's Chinatown, of which the Zeedijk is an important part. After all, Chinatown has also been part of Amsterdam's DNA for 100 years. For this, we need extra deployment of first aid and security and have extra equipment costs. Hartjesdag is a highly appreciated neighbourhood festival with a long history on the Zeedijk. Hartjesdag always takes place on the third Monday of August, this year on 18 August. The tradition of women dressing up as men and men as women has existed since time immemorial at this genuine Amsterdam neighbourhood festival. Every year, the costume parade during Hartjesdag still takes centre stage. The participants with the prettiest costume or act can win great prizes. The other highlight is of course the neighbourhood brunch, especially for local residents and sponsored by local entrepreneurs and suppliers. It is a piece of living Amsterdam heritage, where you can be yourself and where togetherness and conviviality are central. Something that should not be lost, especially in this day and age. Local entrepreneurs, generous sponsors, local residents and tireless volunteers make Hartjesdag possible every year.

Location: Seafront