Overview

• The Tolerade, Dresden's annual music-led demonstration, marked its 10th edition on May 10, 2025, with thousands of participants joining the parade.
• The event included new inclusivity features such as an inclusion-themed truck, sign language interpretation for speeches, and a dedicated kids' area.
• Despite a reduction in the number of decorated floats due to funding constraints, the parade maintained its focus on promoting tolerance, diversity, and cultural free spaces.
• The demonstration caused significant traffic disruptions across Dresden, with public transport routes being rerouted or shortened, as managed by the city's transport authority, DVB.
• According to police, the event proceeded calmly and concluded without any incidents, reinforcing its message of peaceful solidarity.