Pride Walk in Neuruppin: 120 participants defy the rain with joy!

Pride Walk in Neuruppin: 120 participants defy the rain with joy!

Neuruppin, Deutschland - in Neuruppin the Pride Walk took place on July 12, 2025, a highlight at the end of this year's Pride Week, which from June 30th to July 12th, under the motto "Fund tolerance and diversity!" took place. Despite the miserable weather and persistent rain, around 120 participants came to the youth leisure center (JFZ) to celebrate their pride and community. Marleen Vock from the Queer Network emphasized in an impressive way that democracy does not know a good weather break. The walk officially started around 6:15 p.m. and was led by a van of the Buntes Kleeblatt campaign group from Kyritz, escorted by police cars.

The route of the Pride Walk led through the city center, along Fehrbelliner Straße, Karl-Marx-Straße, August-Bebel-Straße and Virchowstrasse before the participants finally returned to the JFZ. There celebrations with dance and award ceremonies waited for the participants. Among others, Alexandra Wolf from Alt Ruppin and the ASB Seniorenhaus in Neuruppin were awarded for their careful and proud decoration in pride-style

diverse events in the Pride Week

The Pride Weeks offered a colorful range of events to both celebrate and address the topic of diversity. A pub quiz with the Drag Queen Uff took place in the Irish Pub Neuruppin in early July. Another highlight was the service outdoors in the rose garden, which brought together the community. In addition, reading days were held in kindergartens, while the city with a decorative competition "Show color!" provided another colorful face.

Furthermore, there were various events such as a queer bowling tournament and a dance evening especially for young at heart. On the evening of the Pride Walk, the graduation ceremony in the JFZ was accompanied by the Berlin DJ Sherryaeri. The youth art school also carried out a creative art campaign that dedicated the pride and creativity of the queer community.

acceptance of LGBTQIA+ in Germany

The developments in Neuruppin reflect a remarkable trend: In Germany, acceptance towards LGBTQIA+ people has increased in recent years. According to a survey, 73% of Germans support protection against discrimination for lesbian, gays and bisexual people, while 70% also advocate protection for trans* people. This positive development is also evident in support for legal marriage and the same adoption rights. In international comparison, however, support for LGBTQIA+person has decreased, which makes the need for events like the Pride Week all the more clearer.

With a wide range of events and a strong sense of community, Neuruppin sets a sign of tolerance and diversity in society. The success of the Pride Week, despite the adverse weather conditions, shows how important it is to get together and to support each other in diversity.

The detailed programs of the Pride Weeks are usually published in early May and offer a great platform to promote the visibility of the LGBTQIA+community in the coming years. Interested parties can find more information on the website of MAZ Online Queeres Neuruppin and [Marktforschung] (https://www.marktforschung/a/lgbtqia-rechte-weltweit-in-dress-in-de-