Mainz celebrates the 30th summer mushroom: A colorful CSD weekend awaits us!

Mainz celebrates the 30th summer mushroom: A colorful CSD weekend awaits us!

celebrations for Christopher Street Day in Mainz: A look at the summer mush

This weekend Mainz will be a setting for the 30th edition of the "Summer Small", which is part of the celebrations for Christopher Street Day (CSD). This event looks back on a long history that started in 1993 with the first festival on the old brick factory. The annual event, organized by the Schwuguntia, stands not only for celebrations, but also for the commitment of the queer community.

The program in detail

The motivation to align the CSD in Mainz goes beyond simple festivities. Already on Friday, July 26th, a drag show will take place in the old post camp. Here 14 Drag Queens from cities such as Mainz, Berlin and Dijon appear to present their art and personalities. This entertaining evening is moderated by Gracia Gracios and Igitte von Bingen.

The big demonstration day is scheduled for Saturday, July 27th. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. at Fischtorplatz, whereby the participants can take their places from 1:15 p.m. This year's theme agent is: "The new 20s-today queer-tomorrow you". This indicates progress in visibility and acceptance of the queer community.

important social focus

The CSD not only serves as a celebration, but also as an opportunity for political discourses and visible challenges that the queer community faces. The demonstration train will lead along important places in Mainz, including through the Rheinstraße and to Gutenbergplatz, where an important stopover in front of the State Theater is planned. Here the participants confirm their entitlement to equality and visibility.

The stage program on the Malakoff terraces is supplemented with stands of clubs from the LSBTIQ*community that offer food, drinks and information. These elements are crucial to promote conversations and networks within the community and to raise awareness of the different identities and challenges.

events related to the summer mush

In addition to the large parade on Saturday, the CSD weekend offers numerous events. These include dance courses, political discussions, workshops on the subject of queer history and argumentation training against legal discrimination. These offers are important to convey knowledge and empowerment for the participants: to promote inside.

After the official celebrations, a “Post Pride Party” will take place on Saturday evening in the old post camp that invites you to celebrate on three floors. Also alternative locations, such as the cultural café on the university campus and the "Caveau", also offer the participating opportunities to end the weekend in a queer-friendly environment.

The legacy of the CSD

The Christopher Street Day, from which the summer sultry emerged, is not only a festive day, but also a symbolic commemoration. In order to remember the origins, the name of the day after the uprising in the Christopher Street in New York was elected in 1969 when homosexuals protested against police will. This story serves as a constant reminder of how important it is to fight for rights and equality.

For current information about the CSD in Mainz and the program, interested parties can visit the official websites and the social media of the summer mush. The CSD is a central event that emphasizes the connection and struggle of the queer community.

- Nag