Its origin is to celebrate the pride in Gay and Lesbian Culture.
Cologne Gay Pride is made of a large city Gay pride parade, and a week of a number of festivals, parties and political forums.
Cologne Gay Pride started during the 1980s as a small Christopher Street Day named for the Stonewall riots on Christopher Street in New York City.
Education and support for AIDS became an important aspect during recent years.
This article about a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ)-related festival or event is a stub.