Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade

Two European cities are hosting Pride events under increased security after an extremist attack in Berlin left one person dead and more than two dozen injured last week. Hamburg's Pride parade, one of Germany's largest, is expected to have about 250,000 attendees, according to organizers. Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city. Hamburg's police chief said earlier this week that roughly twice as many officers as last year would protect the event.The Hamburg event's motto this year is "Queer in solidarity. Take a stand — for a future without fear." Amid the trucks taking part in the parade is one representing the Berlin event. People on the truck have been asked to wear dark clothing as a sign of respect for the victims of the attack. Hamburg officials and other participants at the start of the Hamburg Pride 2026 parade on Saturday Aug. 1, 2026. Georg Wendt / dpa / AP Amsterdam is holding a canal boat parade on Saturday. The event is the highlight of the city's annual Pride festival. Openly gay Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, dressed in a white shirt, black life vest and gold necklace, waved to gigantic crowds as he sailed in a small boat through the colorfully decorated parade of...