CSD in Brandenburg: Colorful parades despite the rain and right counter -demonstration!

CSD in Brandenburg: Colorful parades despite the rain and right counter -demonstration!

This year's Christopher Street Days (CSD) took place in several cities in Brandenburg on Sunday, July 13, 2025 - despite the uncomfortable constant rain. It is a tradition that enjoys strong support in the region and attracts many committed people who celebrate the colorful parades and the messages of acceptance and diversity.

in Bernau near Berlin, a place that has also made negative headlines in recent years, around 800 participants gathered to stand up for the rights of the queer community. The motto "Queer stays here. Together against the right" illustrated the fighting spirit and the determination that shaped this day. The police reported that the CSD parade and a small right-wing extremist counter-demonstration were peaceful and without disturbances, an important aspect that was positively emphasized by Mayor André Stahl.

safe demonstrations despite the right provocations

In Bernau, the counter -demonstration of around 40 people was organized who carried a banner with the inscription "German Youth forward". This group is known to the police as right -wing extremist and violent. In two participants, the police found banned symbols, including SS runes, and the investigation was underway. Such events are not the exception, but part of a worrying trend: According to the Amadeu Antonio Foundation, there were a total of 55 attacks on CSDs in Germany in 2024, which were often accompanied by right-wing extremists.

CSDS in other cities

In addition to Bernau, CSDs also took place in Bad Belzig, Luckenwalde and Neuruppin, where the participants pulled through the streets with colorful umbrellas and rain jackets. In Luckenwalde, the organizers estimated the number of participants at 500, while the police spoke of only about 70. In Neuruppin it was up to 150, and in Bad Belzig the estimates fluctuated between 180 and 350, depending on whether the information from the police or the organizer was taken into account.

The peaceful meetings in Brandenburg show that the queer community is determined to raise its voice and not be intimidated by threats. reports about today's events, despite the bad weather, a lot of solidarity and joy could be felt. A nice day for everyone who stands for love and acceptance!