Third CSD in Bernau: Strong together against prejudice and hatred!

Third CSD in Bernau: Strong together against prejudice and hatred!

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

The former silence of the rural region will be illuminated on Saturday by the voices of people standing up for equality and respect. The kick-off rally begins at 12:00 p.m. on the station forecourt, followed by a demonstration through the city center. “We would like to make it clear: No place for hate, agitation and intolerance!” is the central message of the Bernau CSD alliance, which consists of individuals, initiatives and organizations, as well gruene-barnim.de highlights.

A celebration of diversity and respect

After the demonstration, there will be celebrations in the Kulturhof and Dosto youth club from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants can look forward to music, a network meeting and an open exchange. The number of participants is expected to be higher than last year, with more than 500 people 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 of 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 take a clear stance against right-wing attacks. An expanded security focus was therefore agreed upon, which intensified cooperation with the city administration and the police so that all participants could celebrate in safety.

Strong together against discrimination

The Bernau CSD alliance, including Johanna Seeger from the Humanist Association of Germany, not only creates a colorful and happy event, but also sends a strong signal against discrimination and prejudice. “We want to show that queer life is also visible in rural regions,” said the organizers, who are relying on the supporting funding from the Federal Ministry of Education, Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth as part of the “Living Democracy!” program. point out.

To ensure the reach of this important message, there will also be traffic restrictions in the city center area, which will apply from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. All people, whether queer or allies, are warmly invited to set an example for diversity and respect in Bernau and to stand together against the hostile currents. Let's show together: Queer is here to stay!