Christopher Street Day (CSD) is a day of celebration, commemoration and demonstration by lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders. It is a day of demonstrations for the rights of these groups and against discrimination and exclusion. The largest CSD parades in the German-speaking world take place in Cologne and Berlin.

The city of Leipzig and the democratic parties are supporting the CSD movement in Leipzig. The CSD Leipzig started in 1992.

The CSD Leipzig is organized by an association of NPOs, initiatives, self-help groups, student councils, artists and committed private people. Relevant topics are spoken about in a basis democratic manner, a common focus is agreed upon and the event week, as well as the protest march, are planned accordingly.

photo: Mimski Photography