Overview

• The program begins at 1 p.m. with a stalls festival in front of the German Mining Museum.
• The demonstration sets off at 2 p.m. through downtown Bochum with a scheduled stop at Springerplatz.
• A closing rally is planned at the Schauspielhaus following the march.
• Organizers say they raised nearly €5,500 through public donations after declining party and corporate sponsorships.
• Last year’s event was canceled because a major anti‑AfD protest in nearby Essen took place at the same time.