CSD Berlin Pride
PRIDE IS OUR PROTEST!
PRIDE IS OUR PROTEST!
The IWWIT truck at the CSD demo Berlin 26 July 2025
What is the CSD?
Christopher Street Day is our day for visibility, diversity and equality. Together with queer people from all over Germany, we take to the streets - for love, against hate.
Queer spaces and projects are increasingly endangered, marginalised and made invisible - not only in the U.S. Funding is disappearing, diversity is being cut, our stories are being hidden. black stands for mourning, protest and visibility - for everything that must not be overlooked.
There is no binding dress code - wear what suits you and what you feel comfortable in. Nevertheless, we would like to make a joint statement with our motto:
"We wear black at CSD - together, visibly and in solidarity.
Join in: Whether simple or expressive - black unites us.
Show attitude. Show yourself. Wear black."
This guiding principle invites you to get involved in your own way and at the same time be part of a strong community.
Our awareness rules
Celebrate safely together at the IWWIT Truck Pride
Our awareness team is there for you all day and is always available. You can recognise us by the "Awareness" stickers on our shirts.
The following awareness rules are intended to create a safe, pleasant, aware place for everyone to celebrate and demonstrate together.
Physical contact, flirting, photos or videos only happen with consent. We all respect every no - without discussion. Only yes means yes <3
People of all identities are welcome on our truck - gayGay refers to men who are romantically and/or sexually attracted to men. Important facts about the term: - "Gay" is the term used to... More, bi, lesbian, transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Moreinter, non-binary, HIV-positive, fat, thin, loud, quiet, kinky or vanilla. No room for discrimination, racism, sexism, queerphobia, ableism, classism or body shaming.
Whether dancing, talking or celebrating, we show consideration for our fellow human beings, their boundaries and their needs. Nobody is pushed, overburdened or excluded.
What happens on the truck stays on the truck - unless expressly agreed otherwise. We only take photos or make posts with the consent of the people who appear in them.
If you notice something that is not okay, speak up calmly and clearly or contact the awareness team. We stand up for each other.
We are loud, visible and proud - in favour of sexual and gender self-determination, solidarity and queer health. On the truck and everywhere.
Our truck rules
Motto: Designing safer spaces together <3
- First responder: sidekicks.berlin
- IWWIT team is contactable, authorised to issue instructions
- IWWIT rules apply to all guests
- Caution during ascent and descent
- Admission with wristband only
- Solidary rotation system (2h journey time)
- Catering should be sufficient for all guests - please serve in moderation
- Smoking is prohibited on the truck
- Distance and caution at the DJ booth
- Respect each other, demonstrate for each other, celebrate together
PLACE FOR:
Love | Solidarity | Inclusion | Diversity | All Genders | All Humans | Awareness | Kind words | Asking how it works | Own demands (demo signs) | Glitter | Community | Compliments
NOEN PLACE FOR:
Anti-Muslim / anti-Black racism | sexism | ableism | anti-Semitism | classism | ageism / ageism | ableism | antiziganism | lookism / body-shaming / fatphobia | transphobia | queerphobia | whorephobia | kink-shaming
Our messages
At CSD Berlin, our friends* wearinside, colleagues*supporters and allies these posters through the parade with clear statements.
They make visible what we as a community - loud, political and highly visible.
Here you can find an overview of the poster motifs and their messages.
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Our demands
At CSD Berlin, we take our political demands to the streets - loudly, visibly and together as a community. Our posters show what we stand for: For the rights, protection and visibility of queer people - in all areas of life.
Here you will find the demands that we are making particularly visible this year:
We demand low-barrier access to HIV prevention, STI tests, PrEP, gender-affirming care and mental health care - without discrimination, without fear, without bureaucracy. Health is a human right, also for transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. More, non-binary and migrant people, as well as for people without papers!
Queer clubs, bars, saunas, advice centres and meeting places are living spaces. We demand their long-term preservation, protection from gentrification and political recognition as spaces for queer culture and health that are worthy of protection.
We demand mandatory queer-feminist, racism-critical and anti-discriminatory educational programmes in training and at work - for teachers, doctors, police and administration.
We demand the destigmatisation and complete decriminalisation of sex work. All people - including sex workers - have the right to self-determination, protection, social security and access to healthcare.
Queer hostility is real - worldwide. We demand safe prospects for queer refugees to stay, an end to deportations and discriminatory asylum procedures as well as access to safe accommodation.
We demand sustainable funding for queer community projects, from education to nightlife. Decisions on funding should be made by and with the communities.
We demand sustainable funding for queer community projects, from education to nightlife. Decisions on funding should be made by and with the communities.
We demand concrete measures against queer-hostile violence: prevention concepts, community-based security, further training for the police and judiciary - and official recording of queer-hostile offences.
We demand solidarity with all marginalised groups. No pinkwashing, no stage for parties or corporations that tolerate or pursue anti-queer policies. Our CSD is resistant, intersectional and uncomfortable.
We call for decisive action against the increasing trans hostility - in Germany and worldwide. This includes comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, safe access to gender-affirming healthcare, the right to asylum for persecuted transgender people and the right to a gender-neutral society. transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. More people, the consistent recording and punishment of anti-trans violence and active resistance to anti-trans laws - whether in Europe, the USA or elsewhere.
Speakers at the demo
Strong voices from the community will have their say at our demonstration. You can find the contributions here - to read, share and remember.
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Programme plan / daily schedule
1 pm - Start IWWIT Truck
Start IWWIT demo truck (Truck no. 59) with DJs & speeches Leipziger Straße
19:30 - End of IWWIT demo truck
End of IWWIT demo truck with DJs & speeches Street 17 June
Line-up of the DJs
DJ Andeel
mixes SWANA and Arabic rhythms with downtempo, house, techno and psytrance - for emotional, cross-genre sets like his Oriental Nights at SO36.
DJ Fluid Druid
Founding mother of Mis-Shapes, a popular club night in Hamburg, and worshipper of the goddesses of the goddesses of the goddesses of the goddesses of the goddesses of the goddesses of the gods. Happy House, Daytime Disco and Diva Pop.
DJ Rafi Siin
Passionate DJ and fashion designer who shows his love for music and style in every set. Music style: Groove house with Arabic and African influences.
Route
Answers to frequently asked questions
The IWWIT demo truck starts on Saturday, 26.07.2025 around 13:00 hrs on the Leipziger Straße (Height Leipziger Straße 55/54).
You can without registration run with us. If you would like to walk with us (IWWIT) in the group, just look for our banners - we look forward to seeing you!
Many sections of the demo route are basically barrier-free (wide roads, lowered kerbs). There is also a Accessibility info on the official CSD website. If you have any special requirements, please write to us in advance - we will be happy to help you.
Best of all:
Sun protection (cream, cap)
Water or drink
Comfortable shoes
Rain poncho (just in case)
And above all: Good humour & openness for diversity! 🌈
IWWIT stands for the sexual health and self-determination of gay, bi+, transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. More and queer people. At CSD, we set an example together for visibility, diversity and solidarity - come along and be part of it!
You can Alone or with friends come - many people spontaneously join other groups. With us, you are welcome just as you are. IWWIT also has contact persons on site.
Yes, many floats and groups play music. If you are sensitive to loud music, it is best to bring earplugs - or stay on the outskirts.
There are no dress code - wear what feels good for you. Whether simple, flashy or political - Your appearance is your statement. Black and white is just as welcome as glitter and rainbows.
Please get in touch with Trusted persons, stewards or security. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination - show solidarity and actively approach others when help is needed.
Because health is political. We stand up for safer sexSafer sex means organising sex in such a way that the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is kept to a minimum. The most important metho... Moreself-determination, access to knowledge and respect everywhere and for everyone. The CSD is a place where we celebrate and defend this together.
