The entire day, the atmosphere in the city was festive and pleasant.

Even so, the police report 198 arrests were made during the day, all because of relatively minor offenses.

There were also no serious problems with the trains. About 250,000 people came to Amsterdam by train.


Typical street sale on Queens Day


Busy boat traffic in the Prinsengracht canal


Police had to deal with minor issues only, such as false parking....


... and other relatively minor offenses.


Perfect weather in Amsterdam


Orange boats in the Amsterdam Reguliersgracht canal


Orange is Queens Day's fashion, because of the House of Orange