CSD Munich 2014

CSD Munich 2014 – Munich, Germany

Munich is the city of the Oktoberfest, the home of the soccer club FC Bayern Munich, and of the automobile company BMW as well. But Munich has much more to offer – particularly for gays and lesbians.

CSD Munich 2014

The state capital of Bavaria is a liberal metropolis, in which lesbians and gays are a natural part of the society. There are numerous bars, restaurants and shops, but also a wide range of non-commercial groups and associations – there is something for every taste.

In 1997 the international gay and lesbian choir festival was celebrated in Munich, and in 2004 the EuroGames took place here for the first time.

Truly unique was Munich’s city government from May 1996 till April 2014: The Social Democrats, the Green Party and the gay & lesbian party “Rosa Liste” formed a coalition together. The city government changed in May 2014, but “Rosa Liste” is still a part of the city council.
The Munich Pride – Christopher Street Day (CSD) München

The very first Munich Pride (CSD) took place at June 28, in 1980 and we are celebrating the CSD this year for the 34th time – in the meantime with over 200,000 people taking part!

Since the year 2000, this huge event is organized by the four major social and political associations Rosa Liste, Sub, LeTra and Münchner Aids-Hilfe.

Besides fun and festivities, the focus is also very much on the political roots of the CSD. Thus the CSD traditionally begins with the demonstration, which is led by the Mayor, Dieter Reiter, and the Rosa Liste city councillor, Thomas Niederbühl since the year 2000.

Afterwards, the street festival takes place at the Marienplatz, Munich’s historic central square. And in the evening, the honorable neo-gothic Munich City Hall opens it’s doors and is transformed into an enormous party location for the gay and lesbian community. This is truly unique – worldwide!

Pride Weekend

July 19, 2014
12 am: Start of the Pride Parade; Assembly point Marienplatz (station on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn systems)
12 am – 12 pm: CSD street festival at the Marienplatz and the Rindermarkt, with a stage for the show and cultural program, information stands, catering stands, etc.
10 pm – 05 am: CSD Clubbing in the City Hall, the biggest and most sought after gay party in town. Don’t forget to make sure of your tickets in advance!

July 20, 2014
12 am – 10 pm: CSD street festival at the Marienplatz and the Rindermarkt, with a stage for the show and cultural program, information stands, catering stands, etc.

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