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About Lingen (Ems)
Lingen does not have its own annual Pride. The town is part of Pride Emsland, organised by the volunteer association Queeres Netzwerk Emsland (Queer Network Emsland). The idea is that the event moves around the district, mainly between Papenburg, Meppen and Lingen, so that it reaches as many people in the Emsland as possible. The first edition took place in Papenburg, and Papenburg has hosted it again since.
Lingen held its first Pride march in September, organised by the network together with the town of Lingen and its equal opportunities office. The march set off from the railway station, went through the town centre and ended on the market square with a rally, speeches and a stage programme. Anyone was welcome to join, not only queer people.
Everything is run by volunteers. If you want to know where the next edition will be, it is best to contact Queeres Netzwerk Emsland directly.
The network was founded at the Alter Schlachthof, a cultural venue in Lingen, as a point of contact for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people across the district. It also helps local groups get started and organises information evenings and social meetups besides Pride.
For support beyond Pride, the Zentrum Sexuelle Gesundheit Ems-Vechte (Centre for Sexual Health Ems-Vechte) on Mühlenstiege in Lingen is run by the local AIDS service organisation, AIDS-Hilfe Emsland. It offers anonymous, free counselling on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, rapid testing and a regular community breakfast for queer people. Staff can also help with questions about living with HIV, such as problems at work or in the family.
Lingen (Ems) Pride – frequently asked questions
Nearby Prides
Münster Pride 2027
Bielefeld Pride 2027
Bremen Pride 2027
Utrecht Pride 2027 / Utrecht Canal Pride 2027
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Magnus Hirschfeld and His Institute: What Was Lost on 6 May 1933
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Harvey Milk and Proposition 6: The November 1978 Victory
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Brenda Howard and the Pride Week: Who Turned a Memorial March into a Tradition
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