Monnem Pride / CSD Mannheim-Ludwigshafen

A Joint CSD for Three Cities

Monnem Pride is organizationally unique: instead of a classic city CSD, it is a metropolitan region event that unites the communities of Mannheim, Ludwigshafen, and Heidelberg under one umbrella. This creates an exceptionally large event that significantly surpasses the reach of classic city CSDs in comparable medium-sized cities, while also making the regional connection between the three city centers visible.

Parade as the Centerpiece

The centerpiece of Monnem Pride is the parade through Mannheim's city center with active participation from Ludwigshafen. Colorful floats, demonstration groups from associations, initiatives, parties, trade unions, religious communities, companies, and independent groups march through the central streets. The parade combines festivity with a political message: it demands full legal equality, protection against discrimination, and social acceptance for all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Rally and Street Festival

Following the parade are a political rally with speeches by activists and political representatives, and a large street festival with multiple stages, information booths, culinary diversity, and a program of live music, DJ sets, and performances. Initiatives and associations from the community present themselves, and advisory services (Aidshilfe, queer youth work, family counseling) are on-site.

Ludwigshafen as Co-Organizer

Although the parade traditionally starts in Mannheim, Ludwigshafen is strongly represented with its own groups, initiatives, and political actors. The leadership of Ludwigshafen, local associations like Pluspunkt-LU, and municipal facilities like the BASF plant also regularly participate. This makes Monnem Pride a significant date in Ludwigshafen's queer event calendar as well.