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CSD Munich 2025: Political parade strengthens LGBTI rights with a colorful appearance!
The Christopher Street Day political parade will take place in Munich on June 28, 2025, under the motto “Liberté, Diversité, Queerité”.
CSD Munich 2025: Political parade strengthens LGBTI rights with a colorful appearance!
On June 28, 2025 it's that time again: Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Munich brings color and diversity to the city. Under the motto “Liberté, Diversité, Queerité”, more than 10,000 participants, led by Mayor Dieter Reiter, march through the streets of the city center. It's his first public appearance since shoulder surgery, and the mood is optimistic. This large political parade is accompanied by over 200 groups and hundreds of thousands of spectators who have taken up the cause of social acceptance and equality. BR.de reports that ...
It starts at 12 p.m. at Mariahilfplatz in the Au district, where those involved take a route in bright colors that not only contains a celebratory mood, but also a clear message for the LGBTIQ* community. Thomas Niederbühl, the political spokesman for the CSD and member of the Pink List, emphasizes the immense importance of the parade for democracy. He warns that threats from right-wing extremists and populist tendencies are also increasing in Germany and must be combated. Csdmuenchen.de provides information about the political parade.
A look into history
The CSD has its roots in the historic fight for LGBTI rights, which began in Germany in the early 20th century. With Dr. With Magnus Hirschfeld at the helm, the first steps were taken against the stigmatization of homosexuality. A key marker was the Stonewall Inn riot in New York in 1969, where LGBTI people protested against police violence and discrimination. These events still shape the LGBTI movement today, and one of the first pride demonstrations took place with the first “Christopher Street Liberation Day” the following year. Amnesty.de describes this background.
Nowadays, during the official Pride Month, numerous CSDs take place in Germany, with the largest ones in Cologne and Berlin being almost legendary. But despite the enormous progress in recent years - for example through marriage for all - many demands remain unanswered. An urgently needed self-determination law or the reform of parentage law are examples of issues that continue to concern the community.
Looking into the future
Given the global threats to LGBTI rights, community engagement remains essential. Attacks on people, like the horrific incident with trans man Malte in Münster in 2022, are alarming reminders that the fight for equality is far from over. Nevertheless, there are also positive signals around the world, such as the largest Pride parade in Moldova in 2022, which was carried out despite threats.
The demand for acceptance and equality is currently and will continue to be unbroken, and the Munich political parade will show once again that “Liberté, Diversité, Queerité” is not just a slogan, but a conviction. A shining signal for a more colorful and fair society.