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Celebrate Amsterdam 750 in your neighborhood

12 June 2024

Do you have a good idea to kick off Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, and at the same time celebrate Amsterdam's 749th birthday in your neighborhood? 'Mensen Maken Amsterdam' is here to help! During the special themed round ‘People Celebrate Amsterdam,’ you can easily and quickly submit your idea. Applications are open from 1 July to 1 August 2024, you can apply for up to 1500 euros.

Would you like to present your idea to an audience and have a chance to win a 3000-euro grant to realize your plan? Indicate in the application form that you want to participate in the pitch night, and you might find yourself on stage on September 30 during ‘Mensen Vieren Amsterdam LIVE.’ You will receive guidance in writing your pitch and meet other initiators who, like you, want to celebrate Amsterdam’s anniversary in their neighborhood. Curious about last year’s ideas? Check them out here.

People Celebrate Amsterdam LIVE

Come and listen to five ideas to celebrate Amsterdam’s anniversary in the neighborhood on 30 September. Your vote matters! The plan with the most votes will receive a 3000-euro project budget to implement it for their neighborhood. Enjoy the exciting pitches, live performances, and positive stories from the neighborhood. Ticket sales start on August 1. Click here for more information.

What can you already take into account?

  • You can request up to 1500 euros;
  • Your project takes place in Amsterdam;
  • Your project must take place on or around the 749th anniversary of Amsterdam: 27 October 2024 (or at least between 13 October and 10 November 2024);
  • The focus of your project is on how you want to celebrate our city’s birthday.