Overview

• The parade took place on Saturday, 30 August, marking a comeback after last year’s cancellation linked to a simultaneous Anti-AfD protest in Essen.
• Participants gathered at 13:00 at the Bergbaumuseum, and the march began later than the planned 14:00 start.
• The route included a stop at Springerplatz and concluded with a closing rally at the Schauspielhaus.
• Local coverage reported roughly 5,000 participants and described a colorful, peaceful demonstration after police had projected about 3,000.
• Organizers declined party or corporate sponsorship, inviting private donations via Instagram and their website.