Cologne celebrates colorfully: CSD, festivals and more from July 4th to 6th!

Cologne celebrates colorfully: CSD, festivals and more from July 4th to 6th!

The weekend from July 4th to 6th, 2025 in Cologne will be all about celebrating CSD (Cologne Pride) stand. With summer temperatures above 20 degrees, thousands of visitors flock to the city to set an example for equality and diversity. A highlight will be the CSD parade on Sunday, July 6th, which starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Deutzer Bridge. The organizers are expecting over 50,000 participants and several hundred thousand spectators to line the streets in colorful costumes and in a good mood.

The motto of this year's parade is: "For Human Rights - Many. Together. Strong!" and is brought to life by numerous train carriages and groups of pedestrians. There are not only colorful floats and costumed groups for spectators to admire, but also information brochures, condoms and confetti, which are distributed instead of traditional camels. The route leads through numerous streets in Cologne's city center, including Augustinerstrasse, Schildergasse and Neumarkt, before ending at Marzellenstrasse. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, the so-called Demo Angels will be trained on Saturday, July 4th, and will provide active support.

A variety of events in Cologne

However, Cologne Pride is not the only attraction waiting for the people of Cologne and their guests this weekend. The Summer Jam Festival am Fühlinger See attracts with an attractive line-up. Artists such as K.I.Z., Max Herre, Joy Denalane and Culcha Candela will perform. Tickets cost 170 euros, but you can look forward to an unforgettable weekend. The event runs from July 4th to 6th.

It will be for wine lovers Vino Colonia The wine festival at the Chocolate Museum, which takes place from July 3rd to 6th, will be a real highlight. The Rodenkirchen Summer Days, which are celebrated at the same time in Rodenkirchen, also offer a great opportunity to party outside and experience local bands, including the Räuber, who perform on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Cinema and markets

The weekend is rounded off with an open-air cinema that shows exciting films: “Mission Impossible 8” is on the program on Friday, “Lilo & Stitch” on Saturday and “The Penguin of My Life” on Sunday. These film evenings start at 10 p.m. and create a wonderful summer atmosphere.

In addition to all these major events, there are also smaller but no less fine events. The after-work market in Sülz on Friday from 4 p.m. and the summer festival of the Freie Naturschule Köln, which starts at 1 p.m., offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy regional delicacies and a relaxed atmosphere. The Planschemalöör summer festival also brings a lot of momentum to Friday evenings, which starts at 5:30 p.m.

For those interested in art, the immersive exhibition “Monet's Garden,” open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from July 4 to 6, is worth a visit. Entry costs 20 euros and promises a visual feast of a special kind.

Overall, the weekend from July 4th to 6th, 2025 in Cologne promises a colorful festival full of exciting events that will ensure lots of fun and a good mood! Whether at the CSD, the Summerjam Festival or simply strolling through the markets - everyone gets their money's worth here.