US EditionGermany Updates: Thousands to Join Cologne's CSD Parade
- Thousands of people marched in Cologne on Sunday during the Christopher Street Day demonstration celebrating LGBTQ+ rights.
- The event traces back to the 1969 Stonewall riot in New York, where police stormed a gay bar, sparking days of clashes.
- Organizers expected around 60,000 participants despite pandemic restrictions that required masks and proof of vaccination or testing.
- The parade featured about 90 floats, with organizer Jens Pielhau noting the rainbow flag shows "a unifying strength" despite differences.
- The peaceful demonstration highlights ongoing demands for equal rights and attracted politicians including Labour Minister Bärbel Bas and Karl Lauterbach.
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On Saturday, around 70 people made the first Christopher Street Day in the Würmtal a celebration in rainbow colours. Unnoticed by local politicians and citizens, they advocated the visibility and acceptance of queer people.
One of the largest CSD parades in Europe is going through Cologne. Due to the increase in anti-queer crimes, the organiser spoke of a "different" mood.
In addition to Berlin, the CSD demonstration in Cologne is the largest in Germany. Hundreds of thousands are expected to do so today. Prominent politicians also want to participate. This year's motto: "For queer rights. Many. Together Stark.
"The Bundestag is not a circus tent," Friedrich Merz recently declared on the subject of rainbow flag. But over a Bielefeld circus tent, the sign of the LGBTQ community now blows demonstratively, out of protest – and as support for the numerous CSD parades in the "Pride" month.
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