Berlin police abruptly cancelled the Christopher Street Day LGBTQ+ pride parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after a car drove into the Tiergarten park and injured several people. Authorities deployed strong security forces and launched an intensive manhunt for the driver, urging the public to avoid the city centre.
Berlin Pride Parade Halted After Vehicle Drives Into Tiergarten Park
The annual Christopher Street Day LGBTQ+ pride parade in Berlin came to an abrupt halt on Saturday afternoon when emergency services and heavy police deployments flooded the German capital. Hours after massive crowds gathered for the parade through the city, authorities called off the event entirely following reports that a vehicle had breached the Tiergarten park area.
Police confirmed that the car struck several participants near the park, where celebrations were scheduled to continue into the evening after the main parade route concluded. Emergency services rushed to treat the injured at the scene, with photographic images capturing a heavy emergency response and at least one individual being loaded into an ambulance on a stretcher.
Intensive Manhunt Under Way as Authorities Urge Public to Clear the Area
Following the breach, law enforcement officials ordered everyone present at the gathering to leave the premises immediately via urgent posts on social media. An intensive manhunt is currently under way as police secure the city centre and urge residents and visitors to steer clear of the zone surrounding the Tiergarten park.
While officials confirmed that multiple individuals sustained injuries in the impact, authorities did not immediately disclose a precise count of the victims or details regarding the identity of the driver.
Security Measures and Ongoing Investigation in the German Capital
The sudden cancellation of Berlin’s premier LGBTQ+ demonstration abruptly transformed a major celebratory holiday into a security operation. Police maintain a powerful presence across the affected districts while investigators piece together the timeline of how the vehicle accessed the park grounds near the designated parade route.
Authorities continue to update the public through official channels as the manhunt for the driver proceeds and emergency responders treat those harmed in the incident.
