The parade of ships in Amsterdam (56 photos)

One of the highlights of marine events of 2010 took place in late August in Amsterdam. In the city's harbor docked more than 600 historic and modern ships from around the world. Festival «Sail Amsterdam», which takes place once every five years, includes an extensive cultural program for crews and guests of the festival: a parade of sail, ship crews parade in the city center, music and dance performances at venues in the city and on board ships, theme exhibitions, sports competitions between crew members, "marine market," the final show with fireworks and much more.