Leverkusen Pride 2027

Leverkusen has its own Pride. It is called LeverkusenPride and is organised by Pride am Rhein e.V., a local association based in the city. The event takes place in the Schlebusch district over one weekend in summer. It combines a street festival with an information mile, running on both days, and a demonstration march through Schlebusch. Entry to the festival is free, while food and drinks at the stalls are paid for.

Along the information mile, groups, initiatives and organisations working on queer issues present themselves. Anyone who wants to book a stall or join the march with their own group can register through the association's website. The site also has programme details, a LeverkusenPride magazine and information for sponsors and partners.

Safety and awareness get real attention here. The festival grounds are a SafeNow zone, so anyone who feels harassed or uncomfortable can get help on site or request support through the SafeNow app. The association has its own awareness team, which is available during events and also helps with the planning beforehand.

For Pride am Rhein, the Pride weekend is the high point of work that goes on all year. The association campaigns for a society free of discrimination and wants queer life in Leverkusen to be visible. It belongs to the Queer Network NRW and to the national umbrella body of German Pride organisers, and it is also a member of the international Pride bodies EPOA and InterPride. People who want to help with the next LeverkusenPride can sign up as volunteers or become members. The association announces the exact date on its events page well in advance.