Christopher Street Day
Berlin's big Pride parade in July, with a march, trucks and a street festival for queer visibility and equal rights.
Christopher Street Day, named after the New York street where the Stonewall uprising began, is Berlin's Pride and, by its own definition, still a political demonstration for queer rights. Every July the parade moves through the city center with dozens of trucks, marching groups and hundreds of thousands of participants, traditionally ending at the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate).
Between the rainbow flags, sound systems and costumes, political messaging and outright celebration run side by side all day. Around the main parade, parties, rallies and events spread across the city, above all in Schöneberg, the historic heart of queer Berlin. Taking part is open to everyone and costs nothing. Wear shoes you can walk miles in and bring sunscreen, because the route is long and the July sun is unforgiving. The mood is famously loose, welcoming and good-natured.
Neighborhoods to know
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What else is on
Carnival of Cultures
A colorful street festival around Pentecost, when Kreuzberg celebrates Berlin's diversity for four days with music, dance and a parade.
Open-Air Cinema
Movies under the open sky on balmy summer evenings, from June to August at dozens of venues across the city.
Long Night of Museums
One night in August when more than 70 Berlin museums stay open late, with a shared combined ticket and shuttle buses.