Rostock celebrates colorful CSD: Thousands demonstrate for diversity!

Rostock celebrates colorful CSD: Thousands demonstrate for diversity!

Rostock, Deutschland - On July 19, 2025, the Hanseatic city of Rostock was a place full of colors and joie de vivre. Over 4,000 people took part in the CSD parade, which took place in bright sunshine. This year the event was under the motto "We are everywhere. Never quiet again", which impressively underlines the visibility and a sense of belonging to the queer community. The police estimated the number of participants at around 3,500, which shows that interest in the event is unbroken. Stern reports of a peaceful course of the event that speeches on the new market in the city center started.

The event then moved through the long street to the city harbor in a colorful parade. Before there, visitors were able to enjoy a diverse program that came up with various stands, discussions and hands -on activities. Minister of Social Affairs Stefanie Drese (SPD) emphasized the importance of Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Rostock for a diverse society and emphasized that the Queere Community is firmly part of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. "CSD has been an integral part of urban life for over two decades and is one of the greatest political demonstrations," she said. It is really impressive to see how this movement has contributed to improving the rights and visibility of LGBTIQ+people, even if not all destinations have yet been achieved.

variety and tolerance

In recent years, incidents of discrimination and the strong right parties have also been discussed. Despite the prevailing positive atmosphere, there were a few cubes against the participants this year. The police had to grant the expenses and recorded two criminal complaints: one due to insulting police officers and one due to the property damage of a rainbow flag. Around 50 police officers were on duty to ensure the security of the celebrants, which shows that it is also important to stand up for diversity and tolerance today. Zeit is of the opinion that the cultural relevance of these demonstrations should not be underestimated.

In the evening, the official final party took place in M. A. U. Club and on the stage 602, where the participants ended the celebrations for music and dance. In addition to Rostock, the CSD in Cologne is also expected with great anticipation. There is about 60,000 participants, which makes him one of the greatest moves of its kind in Europe. This CSD also has a historical dimension, as it reminds of the events in 1969 in New York when the uprising took place in Stonewall Inn.