Germany's Pride Parades: A Week of Terror and Solidarity The Hamburg Pride parade, one of Germany's largest, began on Saturday with an unprecedented level of security measures in place, just a week after a deadly attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day (CSD) event.
The stark contrast between the two events serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile balance between celebration and vulnerability.
Hamburg, known for its vibrant cultural scene and strong LGBTQ+ community, had been bracing itself for the worst following the July 25 attack in Berlin.