Berlin's Christopher Street Day (CSD) is one of Europe's largest Pride parades, drawing over a million participants and spectators through the heart of the city — from Kurfürstendamm to the Brandenburg Gate. Berlin's CSD has a particularly political tradition, and the parade combines carnival energy with advocacy messaging.
Berlin Pride week transforms an already electric city into something even more extraordinary. The Schöneberg bars and clubs host special events, Berghain and the techno circuit run marathon CSD parties, and the leather and bear community gathers around Fugger-Strasse and Nollendorfplatz.
Berlin's CSD extends well beyond the single parade day — the surrounding weekend is packed with Kreuzberg street parties, Tiergarten outdoor events, and club nights that run until Monday morning. If you're planning to attend, book accommodation and tickets for major events months in advance.
Berlin CSD 2026 parade takes place on the third Saturday of July, running from Kurfürstendamm through central Berlin. The event draws close to one million people and features dozens of floats representing LGBTQI+ groups, organisations, and businesses. The weekend extends into Schöneberg — Berlin's historic gay village — and across the city's world-famous club scene.
