CSD Pirna 2025: Security strengthens colorful variety against right protests!

CSD Pirna 2025: Security strengthens colorful variety against right protests!

Pirna, Deutschland - On July 12th, the 14th Christopher Street Day (CSD) will take place in Pirna, who is celebrated this year under the motto "Diversity goes through society". This event promises a colorful and happy atmosphere, but the planning is accompanied by challenges, how Sächsische.de. The right -wing extremist party Freie Sachsen has registered a counter -demonstration, which undoubtedly throws a shadow on the celebrations. Christian Hesse, the chairman of the CSD Pirna association, commented concerns about the expected challenges, but remains optimistic: "We will have a happy, exuberant and peaceful event."

To ensure the safety of the participants, a comprehensive security concept was created. Marko Laske, spokesman for the Dresden police department, confirmed that the police will be more on site to prevent possible conflicts. This procedure is similar to the experiences of the CSD in Bautzen and Görlitz last year, when there were also right -wing extremists, but there were no serious incidents.

a tense climate

The anticipation for the CSD is overshadowed by a controversial decision: Mayor Tim Lochner, who is considered AfD-close, has prohibited the hoist of the rainbow flag at the town hall because he sees this symbol as a political statement. This is incomprehensible to many citizens. The innkeeper Cindy Huber explained that the rainbow flag stands for freedom and is not political. She plans together with other restaurateurs to set up stands in the city center to support the CSD.

The reactions are different: While many pirnaers consider the CSD as an integral part of their city, Lochner compares the hoist of the flag with the swastika. This comparison has triggered outrage nationwide and shows the tensions that prevail in the current political landscape. Pastor Cornelius Epperlein, who has the flag at the Marienkirche, sees threats exposed. Dragqueen Meryl Deep calls for solidarity in her “Tour for Tolerance” campaign, which receives some prominent support from personalities such as Bettina Böttinger and Hape Kerkeling.

expectations for the CSD

This year the organizers expect up to 15,000 visitors, three times as many as in previous years. The preparations are already in full swing, and Christian Hesse reports on announced buses from Berlin and Cologne. Special highlights on stage will be Miss Chantal, Kevin Neon and Wanda Kay. In addition, the Diversity Award is awarded again, which underlines the importance of the event.

The history of the Pride movement in Germany is a long one that looks back on the courage of activists such as Karl Heinrich Ulrichs and Magnus Hirschfeld, who campaigned for equality and visibility. In recent years, progress in the rights of the LGBTQI community have taken place, but the current events show that the struggle for acceptance and tolerance is far from over. Awareness of discrimination and persecution is still high, and it becomes clear that solidarity and political commitment are necessary to defend the progress achieved.

For more information about the CSD in Pirna, a look at the website www.csd-pirna.de .