Same-sex couples marry in Amsterdam.
Three same-sex couples married in Amsterdam. This event marked 25 years since the Netherlands legalized same-sex marriage. Mayor Femke Halsema officiated the ceremony.
The marriage ceremony happened on April 1st, 2001, the date when same-sex marriage was first legal in the Netherlands. This was the first time same-sex marriage was performed anywhere in the world. Over 36,000 same-sex couples have married in the Netherlands since then. The event is a significant moment for LGBTQ+ rights. The city of Amsterdam is celebrating this anniversary.
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Highlights
Marriage Ceremony in Amsterdam
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25th Anniversary of Legalization
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