Bad Belzig celebrates the CSD: Parade and Tolerance Festival on July 12th!

Bad Belzig celebrates the CSD: Parade and Tolerance Festival on July 12th!

Bad Belzig, Deutschland - On July 12, 2025, Bad Belzig became the setting for the second Christopher Street Day (CSD), and the anticipation is already noticeable. The organizers call up people to support the rights of LGBTQ+ and set a strong sign against discrimination. A real eye-catcher will be the colorful parade, which starts from the Fläming station to the old town at 1 p.m. Musical accompaniment is guaranteed, and among other things, the Brandenburg state chairwoman of the Greens, Andrea Lübcke, who has announced her visit So the official website of the CSD Bad Belzig .

tolerance and awareness in focus

not only celebrate, but also educate - that is the motto of this CSD. The organizers emphasize the importance of a respectful and accepting atmosphere. An awareness team will be present during the event to offer support and clarify conflicts if necessary. In addition, a saferspace transporter will be available on the marketplace where people can withdraw if they need a break.

Those responsible for the event are a colorful alliance of local groups, including "Fläming for everyone", the Zegg Bildungszentrum gGmbH and the Evangelical parish of Bad Belzig. Grandmas against the right and the LSVD (Lesbian and Gay Association Germany) will also make speeches in order to urge the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

insight into the history of the LGBTI movement

The CSD in Bad Belzig is part of a global movement that originated in the courageous protest of June 28, 1969 in the New York Greenwich Village. At that time, the guests of the Stonewall Inn defended themselves against a police raid, and the first "Christopher Street Liberation Day" the following year is the birth of the pride demonstrations. Today there are hundreds of pride removals and CSDs worldwide that draw attention to the rights of LGBTI people and fight for equality Fixed .

Despite the achievements, like marriage for everyone, many demands are still open. The struggle for a self -determination law and against discrimination is in full swing. It is therefore all the more important that visibility is made in local events such as the CSD in Bad Belzig.

On July 12, not only colorful flags are swiveled, but also a clear message is sent: for more tolerance, acceptance and the protection of the rights of all people!