- 13,000 people demonstrate at the CSD in Frankfurt
More than 13,000 people celebrated the Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Frankfurt with a large demonstration under the motto "We are extremely loving" in sunny weather and a blue sky. They marched peacefully through the city center starting at noon, as reported by the police.
The event was organized to advocate for the rights and visibility of the LGBTIQ+ community and to promote acceptance, diversity, and equality. The acronym LGBTIQ+ stands for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender people, Queer, and Intersex individuals, with the plus sign representing other identities and genders.
Participants celebrated their queerness and demanded an end to queerphobia and discrimination. Slogans like "Pride is a Riot" could be seen on banners. The term 'queer' refers to non-heterosexual individuals or those who do not identify with traditional gender roles or societal norms surrounding gender and sexuality.
In addition to the demonstration, Frankfurt hosts various other events, including parties, discussions, and drag shows, with celebrations expected to continue into the night.
The CSD is celebrated worldwide and commemorates events that took place in June 1969 in New York. After a police raid on the queer bar "Stonewall Inn," there was an uprising of gay, lesbian, transgender people, and other affected individuals. The main scene of the ensuing street battles was Christopher Street in the artist quarter of Greenwich Village. Due to overlaps with the men's football European Championship, the CSD in Frankfurt is taking place later this year, in mid-August.
The global significance of Christopher Street Day (CSD) was highlighted, as it commemorates the events that occurred in June 1969 in New York, such as the Stonewall uprising on Christopher Street. The affectionate celebrations for the LGBTIQ+ community in Frankfurt during the CSD extend into the night, featuring parties, discussions, and drag shows.
