Glitzer instead of queer phobia: CSD Kiel attracts 5,000 celebrations!

Glitzer instead of queer phobia: CSD Kiel attracts 5,000 celebrations!

Kiel, Deutschland - On July 12, 2025, Christopher Street Day (CSD) takes place in Kiel, and the anticipation is great! Under the motto "Glitzer instead of queer phobia", the event becomes a colorful and loud demonstration for respect and acceptance. Around 5,000 participants are expected to take advantage of the rights and visibility of the queer community.

The planned move starts at 12 p.m. at the Kiel Central Station and leads through the city center to Kiel Hörn. Not only concerts are waiting here, but also political rallies and stands from various organizations that work for diversity and against discrimination. The police and city expect traffic disruptions that can be expected between 12 and 2 p.m. in the city center, but there are no counter -demonstrations registered, so that the police are expecting a peaceful event.

set a strong sign

The motto "Glitzer instead of queer phobia" is more than just a slogan. It is a clear commitment to discrimination and intolerance. "We call up all people to face queer phobia," explains the CSD organization team. Every individual has the right to develop and love themselves freely, and that is exactly what should be celebrated on the CSD. The glitter symbolically stands for hope and the strength of the queer community that invites all people to come together in a colorful and respectful framework.

The CSD in Kiel also critically deals with right -wing currents and populist parties that spread hatred and intolerance. The aim is to counteract oppression and to set a strong statement for freedom and justice. "We want to promote visibility and the right to self-determination," said a spokesman for the CSD team. Anyone who advocates a fair and respectful society is invited to actively participate.

The roots of the CSD

The history of the CSD goes back to the 1960s when the legendary Stonewall tongue came in New York. These events paved the way for one of the greatest emancipation movements worldwide. The first CSD parade in Germany took place in Berlin in 1979 and attracted 450 participants. But even if the CSD events are much larger and more commercial today, the political character of these actions remains of great importance. Another important aspect is the focus on the concerns of older lesbian and gay people who have so far been in the background, according to Bernd Gaiser, a pioneer from the very beginning.

Overall, the CSD in Kiel will be a festival of humanity that goes beyond the queer community. If people gather on July 12th, this will not only be a colorful spectacle, but also a powerful sign of tolerance and solidarity against any form of exclusion. Come over and let's celebrate together!

For more information about the Christopher Street Day in Kiel and the motto of the event, visit CSD Kiel or learn more about the history of the CSD bpb.de.

be there when we stand together for a colorful, fair and respectful society!

do not miss to adjust to the spectacle and please pay attention to the traffic routing in the city center during the event.