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Frankfurt celebrates CSD: 15,000 demonstrate for acceptance and diversity!
On August 23, 2025, a CSD parade will take place in Friedberg to stand up for the rights of queer people and against discrimination.
Frankfurt celebrates CSD: 15,000 demonstrate for acceptance and diversity!
On July 19, 2025, Frankfurt experienced a colorful and loud Christopher Street Day (CSD), during which thousands of people took to the streets for democracy, acceptance and the rights of queer people. Loud daily news The police estimated the number of participants at 8,000, while the organizers assumed there were around 15,000 visitors. The city even expected up to 25,000 participants. The motto “Never be quiet again – Frankfurt is loud” sent a clear message against the discrimination and hostility that queer people in Germany are increasingly confronted with.
The parade started in midsummer temperatures of around 30 degrees and led over the Schaumainkai, where 108 groups celebrated. The police's initial assessment was positive: "So far everything has been peaceful, great mood" was noted. However, motorists and travelers had to expect significant traffic disruptions as the parade moved through the city center.
Background and challenges
Given the current situation for queer people in Germany, such events are more important than ever. In 2024, 1,765 crimes were recorded in which victims were attacked because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, an increase of 18% from the previous year. Of these, 253 were violent crimes and 447 were insults. Particularly alarming: The LSVD (Lesbian and Gay Association of Germany) reported a sharp increase in anti-queer violence. For example, the number of gender diversity cases increased by 35% compared to the previous year.
The rise in anti-queer attacks is often linked to the growing visibility of the queer community, leading to both an increased willingness to report and a more intense backlash. Loud Federal Criminal Police Office The number of crimes against LGBTIQ* rose to 1,785 in 2023, which represents a sharp increase compared to 2022. In recent years the number of such incidents has increased almost tenfold.
Make a mark
At the CSD in Frankfurt, the festival area on the banks of the Main was also redesigned, and the festival area was set up between the Eiserner Steg and the Untermain Bridge for the first time. There, visitors not only found information and food stands, but also a special youth and family area. Organizers expect up to 150,000 people to attend the festivities over the four days.
But it wasn't just in Frankfurt that the CSD team had to contend with challenges. There were protests by right-wing groups against the events in Wetzlar and Fulda, and an incident with right-wing extremists in Fulda caused additional uncertainty. One celebrated incident was the uncertainty caused by a draft regulation by the Federal Ministry of the Interior on the Self-Determination Act (SBGG), which caused concern in the queer community.
For the organizers, the message remains clear: “We have to be loud to be heard.” An urgent call that will also be carried forward in the upcoming CSDs in Hesse, which will take place in Darmstadt, Friedberg, Groß-Gerau, Hofheim am Taunus and Kassel.