First CSD in Teltow-Fläming: Let it glitter!” for queer visibility!

First CSD in Teltow-Fläming: Let it glitter!” for queer visibility!

A historic event is approaching in Teltow-Fläming: the district's first Christopher Street Day (CSD) will be celebrated on July 12th. Under the motto “Let it sparkle!” The demonstration will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Luckenwalde train station and move through the city with the aim of getting to the big summer festival at the power plant in Luckenwalde at 3:00 p.m. It's a sign of visibility for queer people in a region that often faces queer hostility. Victory Column reports that the organizing team emphasizes that “glitter” not only means celebration, but also protest and the expression of necessary visibility.

The current political situation gives activists a special reason to mobilize. Attention is drawn to the worrying incidents of violence against queer people, such as the incidents in Bad Freienwalde and Brandenburg an der Havel. In order to ensure security during the event, a comprehensive security concept was developed in collaboration with experts on right-wing movements in Brandenburg. The support from the Teltow-Fläming Partnership for Democracy also strengthens this initiative and shows that the region stands together.

Diverse program and creative actors

Visitors can look forward to a varied program. A special highlight is the musical diversity: from punk to hip hop to hits, live music is played on two stages. Artists like Faravaz and Lena Stoehrfaktor perform and shake the city with their performances. The E-Werk Luckenwalde organizes workshops, karaoke and DJ dancing, while information stands from various queer associations, including the Lesbian and Gay Association in Germany, Landesverband Berlin-Brandenburg e. V., stand by. The KLAB youth club also offers participation opportunities for the little ones. The official website of the Teltow-Fläming district emphasizes that this event also has exciting offers for children.

The rainbow flag, which was hoisted in front of the district headquarters in June 2025, not only symbolizes the diversity of the region, but also sends a clear signal against discrimination. Willi, a member of the organizing team, is sure that such symbols provide important inspiration for future generations. Deutschlandfunk culture points out that the CSD in June traditionally marks the start of the Pride season and shows a long-term fight for equality and visibility of the LGBTQI* community.

A call for solidarity

In view of the current threats to queer rights, which are manifested in a significant increase in anti-queer crimes, the CSD is becoming an important symbol of solidarity. Historically, the CSD has a long tradition of fighting discrimination that began in the German Empire. The following generations are called upon not only to celebrate, but also to put pressure on politics. The CSD in Teltow-Fläming is intended to encourage citizens to think about queer life in their region and to actively position themselves against queer hostility.

The organizing team is calling for broad support and would like many people from surrounding places to come to the demonstration in order to send a strong signal for diversity and against intolerance. Further information is available on Instagram at instagram.com/csd_teltow_flaeming to find. By standing together, we can bring about the change that society so desperately needs.