After Berlin, WorldPride Amsterdam celebrates without looking away

WorldPride Amsterdam carried on with drag competitions, canal-parade parties and memorial moments after a Pride attack in Berlin killed one and injured others. Organizers added memorial events and authorities increased security as the city grappled with safety worries and rising intolerance. Revelers said they would not retreat—calling partying a form of protest and visibility for LGBTQ+ communities. Despite debates over corporate sponsorship, attendees framed WorldPride as both celebration and resistance, with leaders warning that backlash can return quickly.