Third CSD in Bernau: Together strong against prejudice and hatred!

Third CSD in Bernau: Together strong against prejudice and hatred!

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Bernau near Berlin is preparing for a colorful and significant event: the third Christopher Street Day (CSD). Under the motto "Queer stays here. Together against the right." the city becomes the scene for a strong sign of the rights and visibility of LGBTQIA+people. The event aims to counter discrimination and exclusion and to obtain significant positions against growing right structures, such as bernau-live.de

The former silence of the rural region will be illuminated on Saturday by the voices of the people that occur for equality and respect. The opening rally on the station forecourt begins from 12:00 p.m., followed by a demonstration train through the city center. "We would like to make it clear: no space for hatred, agitation and intolerance!" Is the central message of the CSD alliance Bernau, which consists of individuals, initiatives and organizations, as well as gruene-barnim.de emphasized.

a festival for diversity and respect

After the demonstration train, celebrations in the Kulturhof and Jugendreff Dosto are announced from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The participants can look forward to music, a network meeting and an open exchange. It is expected with a higher number of participants than in the previous year, with more than 500 people being expected to stand together for acceptance and diversity.

This event is no coincidence. Recently there have been worrying incidents, such as the attack on a rally by the "Bad Freienwalde is colorful" initiative on June 15th. Such events show the need to stand up for the rights of the LGBTQIA+community and to show clear edge against right-wing attacks. Therefore, an extended security focus was agreed that intensified cooperation with the city administration and the police so that all participants can celebrate in safety.

together strong against discrimination

The CSD alliance Bernau, including Johanna Seeger from the Humanistic Association of Germany, not only designs a colorful and happy event, but also sets a strong sign against discrimination and prejudices. "We want to show that queer life is also visible in rural regions," says the organizers who on the supportive funding from the Federal Ministry of Education, Family, Seniors, Women and Youth as part of the "Live democracy!" indicate.

For the reach of this important message, traffic restrictions in the inner city area will also be given from 12 noon to 2 p.m. All people, whether queer or allies, are welcome to set a sign of diversity and respect in Bernau and to stand up against the enemy currents together. Let us show together: queer stays here!