Amsterdam Liberation 1945 in Color: Three Days of Joy

Relive the jubilant liberation of Amsterdam after WWII with this rare color footage of the Bevrijdingsfeesten, spanning June 26-28, 1945. Over three days, the city erupted in celebration: on the 26th, children from Bentinkschool and Eerste Nassaustraat waved flags at a funfair and flower corso, while the Dam glowed with a decorated Bijenkorf and a monument for war victims. The 27th brought sports day at the Olympic Stadium, with running contests and festooned streets. On the 28th, a grand parade honored Queen Wilhelmina on the Rokin near Vroom & Dreesmann, featuring Sherman tanks, military might, and civilians with banners and adorned vehicles. A vibrant testament to freedom regained, this film thrills history buffs, Dutch heritage fans, and WWII enthusiasts with Amsterdam’s post-war euphoria in stunning color.