Wurzen Pride 2027

Wurzen lies in the north-east of the district of Leipzig, on the high eastern bank of the river Mulde. The town has no Pride march of its own. People from Wurzen and the Mulde valley who want to join a large Pride demonstration usually travel to Leipzig.

Queer activism in Wurzen has been most visible around 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHIT*). For several years a day of action was held on the market square, with information stands and speeches. It was organised by RosaLinde Leipzig, an association whose project “Que(e)r durch Sachsen” offers counselling in rural areas, together with the Netzwerk für Demokratische Kultur (NDK), and at times with the Saxon state network of queer groups, LAG Queeres Netzwerk Sachsen. One focus was on queer people who have experienced racism or had to flee their home countries.

The NDK is a local association founded by young people who wanted a space for self-organised culture. Its building on Domplatz, the cultural and community centre D5, hosts cultural events, education and meetings, and the association has stood up against the far right since it was founded.

The nearest large Pride is Pride in Leipzig, organised by a Leipzig association. It takes place in summer and combines a programme week, a demonstration and a street festival.

Anyone who would like to organise something in Wurzen itself, such as a small rally on 17 May, can turn to RosaLinde Leipzig and the NDK. Both have supported actions of this kind in the town before.