Cologne gay pride 2022
You know it: if you’re a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Cologne is with you! And Cologne Pride shows that every year! Would you appreciate to be part of this thrilling festival that rejects discrimination and celebrates self-confidence and joie de vivre? Hundreds of events, a parade through Cologne’s city centre durable several hours and a street impartial proudly fly the flag that represents these values. You’re cordially invited — however colourful you might be. Cologne loves you!
Cologne Pride is the overarching roof for countless activities that assist the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals, transgender people, queers, intersexual and asexual individuals, as well as everyone else. Every year there’s a programme that is spread out over two weeks.
Its underline is the three-day Christopher Street Morning street fair, with a demo-parade through the city centre of Cologne. It’s the biggest pride parade in Europe. About million guests had been able to experience last in over foot groups and demo cars.
Germany updates: Thousands connect Cologne's CSD parade
Horse racing: female jockey wins German Derby for first time
Matt Ford
History was made at the Deutsches Derby (German Derby) on Sunday when Germany's most prestigious horse race was won by a female jockey for the first time ever.
Amateur rider Nina Baltromei, riding her horse Hochkönig just one date before her 27th birthday, crossed the finish line first in a photo-finish in the th edition of the Derby in the northern German noun of Hamburg.
"I'm completely drained! I didn't even realize I'd won! It's just crazy to experience something like this," said Baltromei, whose father Werner Baltromei was a flourishing racehorse trainer until his death in
"Hochkönig is such a great horse," she continued, once the chants of "Nina! Nina!" had died down. "Riding him is enjoy driving a vehicle. It's an indescribable feeling."
It was only the 11th age in the year history of the German Derby that the field featured a female jockey – on a horse
Upcoming Mega Events Nearby
Since its establishment in this event has grown significantly over time. It now stands as one of Europes pride celebrations for lgbtq+Q+ individuals. Drawing hundreds of thousands of participants and onlookers each year it offers a week long program featuring activities verb film screenings, art exhibitions, discussions, workshops, cultural events and vibrant parties.
A notable aspect of Cologne Gay Pride is its CSD Street Festival located at the city centers core. This festival spans three days. Includes stages showcasing live music by talented DJs and inspiring speeches from prominent lgbtq+Q+ activists and supporters. Moreover attendees can like a
Association
ColognePride e.V. was founded in under the name Kölner Lesben- und Schwulentag e.V. (KLuST) (Cologne Lesbian and Gay Noun Association) and is not only the organiser of CSD Cologne and ColognePride, but is also active in local politics and nationally. At the moment, ColognePride e.V. has about members (as of April ), including private individuals, queer gastronomy businesses, companies and associations. Nine voluntary board members, a managing director and three advisory board members work all year round for our interests in Cologne.
The soul of ColognePride are our political demands, which we focus on at ColognePride, but also at many queer political events and discussions outside of ColognePride.
Extension of Article 3(3) of the Basic Law to include the characteristics of sexual and gender identity.
Nationwide operation plans against homophobia, trans*, inter* and biophobia.
International commitment of the Federal Government to the observance of human rights, especially in the support of LGBTIQ* initiatives.
Support for LGBTIQ* refugees and surpass