Have you always dreamed of slipping into your white dress (or tuxedo), getting up on the asphalt of Amsterdam’s A10-Zuid and saying “Ja, ik will (Yes, I do)”? Well, lucky you — this dream could soon become a reality. 👰🏻
As part of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary celebrations, a massive festival will transform the A10 ring road into a pedestrian paradise on June 21, 2025 — the longest day of the year.
And here’s the highlight: as reported by Het Parool, the city is offering couples a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tie the knot on a car-free A10.
Exchange rings… on the Ring
On the day of the festivities, special wedding officiants will be on location to officiate marriages and registered partnerships, promising an unforgettable “I do” in this unique setting.
The city promises to set the scene with a “festive wedding venue”, complete with space for friends and family to join the celebration.
If this one-of-a-kind wedding sounds like your dream come true, you have until December 1 to register online. If there is a high demand, couples may have to be chosen by lottery.
Either way, the lucky lovers will find out if they’ll exchange rings on the Ring by early 2025.
The only condition to be eligible (besides all the other legal stuff that comes with getting married)? Both partners must be registered residents of Amsterdam.
Celebrate with a traffic-free spectacle
But of course, June 21, 2025 won’t just be your wedding day; it’ll also be a celebration for the much-loved Dutch capital.
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On this day, the city will go all-out with music, sports, theatre, dance, and other events along the A10. It will be a “huge operation”, according to the organisers.
To make it all happen, sections of the Ring West, South, and East will close to traffic after Friday’s evening rush on June 20, 2025. One lane will remain open for event-goers, with the other set aside for emergency services.
Of course, there will be a dedicated area for newlyweds to celebrate their love amidst the festivities. 🧡
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