Rheinsberg celebrates CSD: 1,300 people set signs of diversity!

Rheinsberg celebrates CSD: 1,300 people set signs of diversity!

Rheinsberg, Deutschland - On May 31, 2025, around 1,300 people in Rheinsberg (Ostprignitz-Ruppin) celebrated the Christopher Street Day (CSD). This event set a clear sign of tolerance and openness and positioned itself strongly against right -wing extremism. The CSD in Rheinsberg took place for the second time after the premiere was celebrated in 2024. The organizers have already announced that there will also be a CSD in the coming year.

The highlights of the festival included the appearances of the Canadian indie band The Hidden Cameras and the band Kraftklub from Chemnitz. Both bands have clearly spoken out for diversity and against right -wing extremism. The EU MP Martin Sonneborn from "Die Party" also gave a speech to the participants and emphasized the importance of commitment in times when fundamental rights are increasingly threatened.

demonstrations for diversity and against discrimination

The demonstration train of the CSD started moving at 3:00 p.m. and attracted numerous participants. Initially, around 1,000 participants were planned, together through the city center of Rheinsberg Marche. The event moved many young families, students and onlookers into the city. The police accompanied the celebrations, as protests and sometimes violence from the right scene occurred at similar events.

The CSD demonstration is an important part of the LGBTQIA+ community, which not only fights for their rights in large cities, but also in smaller communities such as Rheinsberg. According to current estimates, around 7 % of the population identify in Germany as part of the LGBTQ+community. The event also illustrated the challenges that this community faces, including social exclusion and violence due to sexual orientation or gender identity.

the rule of law and social challenges

Despite the progress that have been achieved in recent years with regard to the rights of LGBTQIA+person, the threat from strengthening right-wing extremism and discrimination remains a major challenge. In 2017, Germany legalized marriage for homosexual couples, and around 62 % of the population support this decision. Nevertheless, the situation remains alarming in many other countries, in which homosexuality is sometimes punishable and even threatened with the death penalty.

The CSD in Rheinsberg was not only a festival of diversity, but also a powerful sign in the fight against prejudices and for a society that appreciates diversity. The organizers and participants hope for continuous support for the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans- and interlectors.

In times when fundamental rights are at risk for many, the commitment of the community and the supporter remains essential. The positive response and participation in the CSD in Rheinsberg sends a strong signal that the demands for equality and respect can also be heard in smaller cities.

Further information on the topic of LGBTQIA+ can be read at Statista

For more about the events related to the CSD in Rheinsberg, please visit Nordkurier or rbb24 .