[custom_adv] The Berlin Pride Celebration, usually known as CSD Berlin, is a parade and festival held in the second half of July each year in Berlin to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and their allies. CSD stands for Christopher Street Day. [custom_adv] Since 1979, the event has been held each year. Berlin Pride is one of the largest gay and lesbian organized events in Germany and one of the biggest in Europe. [custom_adv] Its aim is to demonstrate for equal rights and equal treatment for LGBT people, as well as celebrate the pride in Gay and Lesbian Culture. [custom_adv] The first CSD in Berlin took place on June 30, 1979 and since then has taken place every year. In 2012 around 700.000 people attended the CSD Parade, and 500.000 people were present at the Finale at the Brandenburg Gate, making it into one of the largest events in Berlin as well as one of the largest Pride Events in the world. [custom_adv] The Berlin Pride Celebration, usually known as CSD Berlin, is a parade and festival held in the second half of July each year in Berlin to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and their allies. CSD stands for Christopher Street Day.
