Cologne Pride 2020 Germany

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Cologne Pride 2020 is a political and cultural events catering to the LGBT community, along with parties galore, begin on Saturday, 9th October, and run through till Sunday, 11th October. Cologne is Germany's 4th largest city and considered to be the most gay friendly city in Europe. What better place to hold an LGBT celebration like no other? Past pride festivity crowds have been estimated at between 750,000 to over one million.

Festival
Friday 9th October 6pm
Starts at 6pm on a Friday with a huge Street Festival that includes three stages hosting mind-blowing shows, musical acts, and world famous DJ's. The parties last well into the wee hours and beyond, definitely not for the faint of heart. Surrounding streets and squares house booths with information on the gay and lesbian lifestyles and choices, and vendors touting their wares from costumes and make-up to food and drink.

After-party
Saturday 10th October 6pm - Sunday 11th October
One of the hottest parties in town is the Green Kom Cologne Afterparty, beginning Saturday and running in to Sunday. With the best techno sound system and tunes to be found anywhere, this place knows how to put on a party! Nowhere is gay pride more on display than here, an internationally known club and one of the most popular in Europe.

Parade
Sunday 11th October 11:30am
Parade starts noon. Beginning at the Deutz Suspension Bridge, the parade wends its way through the Old Town section of Cologne and ends at the city's main cathedral, Koln Dom. With over 120 colourfully decorated and themed floats, wild costumes, a variety of music, and approximately 100,000 participants expected.