It was colorful, it was loud, and it was a clear message for democracy, tolerance, and humanity – and against right-wing extremism. On Saturday, the Christopher Street Day (CSD) took place for the second time in Oranienburg, followed by the CSD festival in the castle square. The organizers reported around 1,000 CSD participants and approximately 40 counter-demonstrators.

Star-shaped demonstration “CSD Berlin Pride” on June 26, 2021 – Activists are already planning a Pride “star-shaped demonstration” in June. The concept: several smaller demonstrations, each with its own thematic focus, will march simultaneously through the city. The demonstrations are to start in different Berlin districts and then converge on Alexanderplatz. The plan was developed to avoid large gatherings of people during the pandemic …