Coming Out Day on 11 October

Oct 11, 2026

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Die Regenbogenflagge der LGBTQ Community weht vor dem Hintergrund eines blauen, klaren Himmels. Eine Regenbogenflagge weht vor einem klaren blauen Himmel und symbolisiert den LGBTQ Stolz The rainbow flag of the LGBTQ community flies against the backdrop of a blue clear sky, A rainbow flag waving against a clear blue sky symbolizing LGBTQ pride Copyright: imageBROKER TatsianaxKalasouskay ibxmdz18819089.jpg
September 12, 2026 Halle, Saale Halle, Saale Halle, Saale Saxony-Anhalt Cityscape Saxony-Anhalt Cityscape Christopher Street Day (CSD) March Demonstration Acceptance Instead of Tolerance Pride CSD Demonstration Pride Weeks A Symbol of Visibility and Acceptance of Gender and Sexual Diversity LGBT, queer, queere community ï¿½
Gay Pride Parade, Frau hält LGBT Flagge Gay pride parade, Woman holding lgbt flag Copyright: imageBROKER AnastasyxYarmolovich ibxiqx18424891.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Frau mit einer LGBT Flagge Frau mit einer LGBT-Flagge Copyright: imageBROKER AnastasyxYarmolovich ibxiqx18424522.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Scene from the Cologne Queer March under the slogan Cologne Shows Solidarity, Cologne Takes a Stand, a solidarity demonstration following the Islamist attack on the CSD in Berlin. Featured image, symbolic image. Cologne, August 9, 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx
Scene from the Cologne Queer March under the slogan Cologne Shows Solidarity, Cologne Takes a Stand, a solidarity demonstration following the Islamist attack on the CSD in Berlin. Featured image, symbolic image. Cologne, August 9, 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx
Scene from the Cologne Queer March under the slogan Cologne Shows Solidarity, Cologne Takes a Stand, a solidarity demonstration following the Islamist attack on the CSD in Berlin. Featured image, symbolic image. Cologne, August 9, 2026. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx
CSD Nuremberg 2026 Nuremberg Pride Week, Nuremberg, August 8, 2026 A heart-shaped balloon in rainbow colors floats above the Christopher Street Day parade as it winds through the city center. Parade participants can be seen in the blurred background. Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany 20260808-1V9A6970-M4000
Traffic light symbols featuring same-sex couples as a sign of diversity, Erlangen, August 7, 2026 A pedestrian traffic light displays two female figures holding hands with a heart symbol above them when the light is green. The signal symbolizes diversity and acceptance of same-sex couples in road traffic. Erlangen Research Center, Bavaria, Germany 20260807-286A4454-M4000
CSD-Anschlag Solidaritaets-Demo DEU, Deutschland, Germany, Berlin, 02.08.2026 Zwei schwule Maenner halten Haende mit Symbol Fahne in Regenbogenfarben auf der Trauerveranstaltung und Gedenkveranstaltung im Rahmen einer Demonstration und Kundgebung in Solidaritaet fuer die Opfer des islamistischen CSD-Anschlags und dessen Abbruch unter dem Motto Angriff auf den CSD Berlin Von Trauer zu Wut Zu Widerstand und Liebe ist staerker als Hass am Alexanderplatz in Berlin Deutschland . Bei dem Terroranschlag im Park Tiergarten starb ein Mensch und weitere wurden teils schwer verletzt. Der Anschlag erfolgte auf der Demonstration der schwul-lesbischen Gedenkparade Christopher Street Day CSD Parade Berlin Pride 2026 fuer die Rechte der LGBTQ+ Community in
Themed Photos: Christopher Street Day, CSD Parade Stuttgart, July 25, 2026, Themed Photos: Christopher Street Day, CSD Parade Stuttgart, July 25, 2026, Born This Way, Poster Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto DimitrixDrofitx EP_ddh
Affectionate male couple hugging outdoors in the city Budapest, Hungary CR_MIPI260619BB-2056903-01 ,model released, Symbolfoto
Ein asiatisches lesbisches Paar, das Händchen hält ? ein inniger Moment vor einer Regenbogenfahne An Asian lesbian couple shares a tender, intimate moment, holding hands and looking into each other s eyes, with a vibrant rainbow pride flag behind them. This image conveys love, connection, and LGBTQ pride. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com WORAWEExMEEPIANx 24992716 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Diversity traffic lights on Siemens Campus Erlangen at night, Erlangen, 01 12 2025 A red pedestrian traffic light signal shows two male figures embracing each other in a friendly or loving embrace a strong sign of tolerance and equality These diversity traffic lights underline the commitment to diversity, inclusion and LGBTQ visibility 20251201-6V2A2973-M4000
Männliches Paar, das seine Liebe und Unterstützung füreinander zeigt, indem es sich mit Regenbogenflaggen Armbändern an den Händen hält, die ihren lgbtq Plus Stolz und ihre Beziehung vor einem leuchtend gelben Hintergrund symbolisieren Male couple showing love and support for each other by holding hands with rainbow flag bracelets, symbolizing their lgbtq plus pride and relationship against a vibrant yellow background Copyright: imageBROKER UnaixHuizi ibxuhu15317625.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Junges weißes schwules Paar, das sich an den Händen hält und in einem Park spazieren geht, um einen sonnigen Tag zu genießen Young caucasian gay couple holding hands and walking in a park, enjoying a sunny day together Copyright: imageBROKER UnaixHuizi ibxuhu12770839.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
The Hague The Hague 30122024 The city center of The Hague A cycle path with a painted Pride flag PPB_0168
Romantische glückliche lesbische Paar tanzen und winken Regenbogen lgbt Flagge drinnen Romantic happy lesbian couple dancing and waving rainbow lgbt flag indoors Copyright: imageBROKER UnaixHuizi ibxuhu11763997.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
A joyful multiracial lesbian couple embraces while holding LGBTQIA+ pride flags against a contrasting black and white background, symbolizing love and diversity Model Released JoseCarlosIchiro_ID23778_690111_007 Copyright: xJosexCarlosxIchirox
Participants in the parade with rainbow colors can be seen at the CSD parade as part of Cologne Pride 2024 Cologne, 21 07 2024 NRW Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx
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Gay Pride Parade, Frau hält LGBT Flagge Gay pride parade, Woman holding lgbt flag Copyright: imageBROKER AnastasyxYarmolovich ibxiqx18424891.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Frau mit einer LGBT Flagge Frau mit einer LGBT-Flagge Copyright: imageBROKER AnastasyxYarmolovich ibxiqx18424522.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Scene from the Cologne Queer March under the slogan Cologne Shows Solidarity, Cologne Takes a Stand, a solidarity demonstration following the Islamist attack on the CSD in Berlin. Featured image, symbolic image. Cologne, August 9, 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx

Scene from the Cologne Queer March under the slogan Cologne Shows Solidarity, Cologne Takes a Stand, a solidarity demonstration following the Islamist attack on the CSD in Berlin. Featured image, symbolic image. Cologne, August 9, 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx

Scene from the Cologne Queer March under the slogan Cologne Shows Solidarity, Cologne Takes a Stand, a solidarity demonstration following the Islamist attack on the CSD in Berlin. Featured image, symbolic image. Cologne, August 9, 2026. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx

Themed Photos: Christopher Street Day, CSD Parade Stuttgart, July 25, 2026, Themed Photos: Christopher Street Day, CSD Parade Stuttgart, July 25, 2026, Born This Way, Poster Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto DimitrixDrofitx EP_ddh

Affectionate male couple hugging outdoors in the city Budapest, Hungary CR_MIPI260619BB-2056903-01 ,model released, Symbolfoto

The Hague The Hague 30122024 The city center of The Hague A cycle path with a painted Pride flag PPB_0168

Romantische glückliche lesbische Paar tanzen und winken Regenbogen lgbt Flagge drinnen Romantic happy lesbian couple dancing and waving rainbow lgbt flag indoors Copyright: imageBROKER UnaixHuizi ibxuhu11763997.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

A joyful multiracial lesbian couple embraces while holding LGBTQIA+ pride flags against a contrasting black and white background, symbolizing love and diversity Model Released JoseCarlosIchiro_ID23778_690111_007 Copyright: xJosexCarlosxIchirox

Participants in the parade with rainbow colors can be seen at the CSD parade as part of Cologne Pride 2024 Cologne, 21 07 2024 NRW Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx