- 250,000 people expected to attend CSD demonstration in Hamburg
Today, the Christopher Street Day is being celebrated in Hamburg with a large demonstration. The rally is set to begin at 11:55 AM at Mundsburger Damm on the Outer Alster and the police expect around 250,000 people. This year's motto is "5 to 12! You & me against right-wing pressure".
The colorful procession with over 130 groups, including 59 trucks, will march and drive along Lange Reihe, past the main station, and along Mönckebergstraße to the town hall square. The police advise using public transport, bicycle, or walking to get there. Motorists should avoid the area.
Long Tradition
The Christopher Street Day is celebrated worldwide. The movement dates back to events in June 1969. After a police raid on the gay bar "Stonewall Inn", there was an uprising of gays and lesbians. The main scene of street battles was Christopher Street in the artist quarter Greenwich Village in New York City.
Information about the program of the Pride Week in Hamburg
The global celebration of Christopher Street Day is not limited to Hamburg; it's a widely observed event. Its origins trace back to the uprising in June 1969, following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City's Greenwich Village. During Hamburg's Christopher Street Day, those attending are encouraged to utilize public transport, bicycles, or walking to reach the event, as motorists should avoid the area due to high attendance and road closures.
