Dresden Pride
Dresden Pride, also known as CSD Dresden, takes place as a LGBTQ+ celebration in a traditionally conservative region. The event features a strong activist presence, queer film screenings, and performances that showcase Eastern Germany’s evolving queer culture.
Dresden Pride Date
Dresden Pride kicks off the pride season in Germany, being one of the first pride events to launch the CSD season already at the end of May.
When is the Dresden Pride taking place in 2025?
In 2025, the Pride Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 31.
The Pride celebrations start already two weeks ahead, on May 17. On that day the Pride Opening Party of the well established BOYTOX party there will take place at Deutsches Hygiene Museum.
One week later, on May 24 there will be another edition of BOYTOX, this time taking place at Biergarten Alberthafen.
Dresden Pride Route
From Altmarkt, the route proceeds along Prager Straße, then turns onto St. Petersburger Straße. The march continues to Terrassenufer, then crossing the Albertbrücke into the Neustadt district, the parade moves along Hoyerswerder Straße and Rothenburger Straße to Bischofsweg. It continues via Königsbrücker Straße, passes through Albertplatz, and continues along Königsstraße and Große Meißner Straße, crossing back over the Elbe via the Augustbrücke, the parade returnes to Altmarkt for its conclusion.
Dresden Pride Starting Time
The march usually commerces at Altmarkt, Seestraße, around 12:00 pm.
The CSD Dresden parade is expected to return to the starting point at Altmarkt around 4:00 pm.
Dresden Pride Key Facts
When did Dresden Pride first took place?
Dresden Pride first took place in 2004 with information booths on the Altmarkt and a cultural program.
How many visitors to Dresden pride?
The organizers estimated that approximately 10,000 took part in the 2024 parade, with many more attending all the other activities.
What is the theme of Dresden Pride this year?
100% Human. No ifs or buts! (100% Mensch. Ohne Wenn und Aber!)