The Collins Family on the Web - Amsterdam - King's Day

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One of the many bands playing along the canals

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Boat loads of celebrants and police

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The harbor and the canals had boat loads of celebrants.

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We were told that this is a modest crowd compared to the previous year.

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Orange is big in The Netherlands.

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The afternoon of King's Day was relatively dry and pleasant, so we headed out to enjoy the festivities. King's Day is a national holiday held on the King's birthday.