Neukölln shows the flag: Pride flag for diversity and tolerance.

Neukölln shows the flag: Pride flag for diversity and tolerance.

On Monday, July 14, 2025, a solemn flexion on the town hall forecourt in Neukölln will take place at 11:30 a.m. This event is a strong sign of support for the LSBTIQ*community during the Pride Month. District Mayor Martin Hikel, the newly appointed queer officer of the district as well as members of the district and employees from the town hall will take part in the ceremony. Representatives: inside of various initiatives, associations and clubs, including Florian Winkler-Schwarz from the LSVD association Queere Diversity Berlin-Brandenburg e.V., are invited to take part in this important occasion.

The Pride Month, who is celebrated from June 27 to July 27, 2025, is not only a sign of acceptance and tolerance, but also a memory of the fights for rights and equality within the LGBTQ+ community. The month is crowned by the Christopher Street Day on the last Saturday in July, an event that puts the demands of equality in the foreground. On this occasion, the "progressive pride flag" is being hoisted, which is supplemented by the colors and symbols for queer people of color, trans and intersex people.

symbolism of the rainbow flag

The rainbow flag, also known as a Pride flag, is a central symbol for the LGBTQI+ community. It stands for solidarity, freedom and peace and shows the pride of those who stand up for their identity and preferences. In June, which is celebrated as Pride Month, the hoist of the flag is particularly important. At various events, such as the rainbow parade or the Pride Run, she is proudly carried to demonstrate the connection and support within the community. stuwo.at emphasizes that the flag is an expression of support for the people who are confessed in their identity.

meaning and challenges during the Pride Month

The Pride Month has its roots in the 1969 Stonewall tongue, which marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. Prideplanet explains that this month serves the visibility of LGBTQ+ people and promotes acceptance in society. Despite legal progress, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people remains an urgent problem. Special attention is also drawn to the challenges with which transgender people are confronted.

This year it becomes clear again how essential the visibility and support of the LGBTQ+ community is. The Pride Month not only inspires young people to be proud of their identity, but continues to demand social changes. The ongoing debate about the commercialization and possible exclusivity during the celebrations shows that the month is also critically questioned. Nevertheless, it remains an important platform for promoting equality and acceptance.

Through events and actions throughout the month, the importance of solidarity within the community and society is underlined, while at the same time it is drawn to the existing injustices.