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Cologne celebrates CSD 2025: Colorful spectacle for queer rights in the old town!
Cologne will celebrate the CSD from July 4th to 6th, 2025 with a focus on queer rights. Experience four stages, demos and a colorful program!
Cologne celebrates CSD 2025: Colorful spectacle for queer rights in the old town!
In Cologne, the old town will be the scene of a colorful and political spectacle from July 4th to 6th, 2025: Christopher Street Day (CSD) is just around the corner! Under the motto "For Queer Rights - Many. Together. Strong!" Visitors from all over the world gather to fight for the visibility and rights of queer people and celebrate together. The event will attract hundreds of thousands of people and will feature a unique mix of music, politics and community spirit. As the Rhenish advertising papers According to reports, the streets of the old town are transformed into a pulsating festival.
The detailed program is as impressive as it is diverse. Four stages – Heumarkt, Alter Markt, Elogiusplatz and Gürzenichvorplatz – offer something for all tastes. The highlight of the event is certainly the big demonstration on Sunday, July 6th, which will move through the city center from 11:30 a.m. This demonstration is not only a celebration, but also a strong signal against the increasing anti-queer violence that has been increasing in recent years. The stage program will include numerous performances from well-known artists such as Culcha Candela, Brings and The Weather Girls, complemented by talented local and queer acts. At Elogiusplatz, the Pride Beach not only provides good music, but also a relaxed atmosphere.
A varied event program
The event begins on Friday, July 4th, with a program that leaves little to be desired. Moderated by Cassy Carrington and Daniel Wallroth, the main stage at Heumarkt begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by musical performances by several artists and a secret act. The Alter Markt offers a talk program on queer history as well as performances by DJane GinaG and other artists. The next party will also be taken care of, as the CLUBKID party will take place at Günter-Wand-Platz.
Saturday, July 5th, has a lot in store with DJ Candy Cockwell and well-known acts like Limahl. A political talk and numerous artistic contributions are intended to create space for discussion and exchange in addition to celebration. Like on the page of City News Cologne As can be read, there will also be podcasts and chill-out zones that will make the event even more varied.
Preparations are in full swing
In order for everything to run smoothly, a lot of construction work will be necessary. Large companies take on the heavy tasks, while volunteers provide support with smaller tasks. This includes hanging fence banners or setting up the production office. Decorative flags also need to be mounted and umbrellas set up for shade. If you would like to get involved here, you can find all the information on the official website Cologne Pride.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all visitors, residents and road users should expect road closures and changed traffic conditions. On Sunday, bus and light rail traffic will be increased to bring all revelers safely to their destinations. At the same time, pride ribbons will be offered to collect donations, while hundreds of volunteers will be active as demo angels and stage helpers. Cologne is ready for a colorful, loud and strong CSD weekend!