Overview

• Police counted about 2,000 people at the 14:30 start at Mauerpark, rising to roughly 5,000 about an hour later as the influx continued.
• Organizers registered 17,000 participants with authorities for the anniversary procession.
• The 11-kilometer route leads from Bernauer Straße at Mauerpark to Oranienstraße/Lobeckstraße, with heavy traffic restrictions including a full closure on Bernauer Straße from 9:00–15:30 and on Oranienstraße from 19:30–23:30.
• Eighteen music trucks and numerous social organizations are participating, with speakers highlighting cuts to local funding and the event’s civic aims.
• Jacky-Oh Weinhaus opened the parade with remarks condemning far-right threats, and an afterparty is set for Club Ritter Butzke with tickets priced at 20 euros.