CSD Jena in danger: Finance shake - support the fundraiser!

CSD Jena in danger: Finance shake - support the fundraiser!

Jena, Deutschland - Jena is preparing for Christopher Street Day (CSD), but preparations are on the brink. The reason: Financial resources needed are missing. One of the organizers, Theresa Ertel, is confident that the event can take place on June 21st despite these uncertainties. She reports that a funding application has not been processed for six weeks and that donations are currently being advertised to realize the street festival. About thuringia Aim for 9,000 euros, of which more than 5,000 euros have already come together.

The stage program promises a colorful festival with two live bands, a queer play and a rousing show designed by eight drag queens. Apart from Jena, numerous other CSD events are on the plan in Germany that take place from April to September 2025. The CSD, named after the legendary Stonewall uprising from 1969, is an important event that fights for equality and social changes, as Couple of Men.

celebrate diversity and address challenges

The CSD events are not only an occasion to celebrate, but also put the challenges into the awareness that the LGBTQ+ community still has to cope with. In Germany, numerous organizers report homophobic attacks and discrimination, which underlines the importance of these events. The Spartacus Gay Travel Index 2025, which evaluates the situation of the LGBTQ+ people in Germany, shows a worrying picture.

In many cities in Germany, including Jena, it is impressively shown that the support for the LGBTQ+ community and the struggle for equality are still highly topical. In North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, Pride engagement is supplemented by CSDs in Cologne, Düsseldorf and Paderborn, which strengthens the cohesion and variety of LGBTQ+ community. And in Hamburg it is also round-the street festival from August 5th to 7th attracts live music and diverse events at the Pride Week, such as [Radio Hamburg] (https://www.radiohamburg.de/aktuelles/hamburg/csd-stra%C3%9Fenfest- event--pride--pride-wee-Id712739.html) reported.

whether in Jena or elsewhere - the CSD is a strong sign of tolerance and respect. Let us hope that the fundraising campaign will soon reach the desired goal and that the event will be a complete success! The anticipation increases, and with a little support, the CSD in Jena can become a radiant festival of diversity.