Berlin: Police approve techno parade “Rave the Planet”

Until shortly before the planned start in the afternoon, it was unclear whether the techno party “Rave the Planet” could take place. After a comprehensive examination of the security concept, the police have now given the green light. Around 300,000 visitors are expected.

A few hours before the planned start of the second edition of the techno party “Rave The Planet”, the Berlin police gave the green light: the examination of the security concept was completed and the parade could take place, a police spokesman told rbb at noon.

“Today the inner city belongs to the ravers. The musical demo starts at 2 p.m. at #BrandenburgerTor,” the police also wrote on Twitter.

In view of the expected around 300,000 people and the heat, certain structures are required for safety reasons, it was previously said. A police spokesman said on Saturday morning that the fire brigade and police would check on site whether all the requirements were met, also referring to what happened in Duisburg in 2010. At that time, the completely overcrowded Love Parade organized by other organizers ended in disaster: 21 people died and more than 500 were injured.

The makers of “Rave the Planet” are assuming the start of the demo

The organizers themselves previously assumed that they would be able to parade through Berlin’s Tiergarten from 2 p.m. with the expected 300,000 people. On the trail of the “Love Parade” by Dr. Motte should move the dancing crowd on the Straße des 17. Juni between the Brandenburg Gate and the Großer Stern.

A fixed stage is not planned for the parade registered as a demonstration. In addition to Dr. According to the information, Motte will be playing another 200 DJs. There will also be 25 parade floats. Speeches are also planned. According to the organizers, the parade is intended as a “peace-building measure”.

The police only make a decision shortly before the start

In the past few days it had much confusion about missing contracts with medical services given. According to the organizers, the problems are said to have been solved thanks to donations received, which have now been used to hire a private medical service. The event will take placethe organizers said on Friday.

At the same time, the statement was put into perspective with the note that nothing unexpected came up. Whether the parade can really start on Saturday will only become apparent shortly before the event begins. The actual number of participants will be one of the decisive factors for a possible go by the police and fire brigade, according to the Berlin police when asked by rbb. The “Rave the Planet” organizers registered for 300,000 participants.

The rave is hanging through

Even three days before the second edition of “Rave the Planet” in Berlin, it is completely unclear whether the techno parade on Saturday will really move through the city. The organizers cannot currently afford a private medical service. By John Henningmore

Event could be cancelled

“A further expansion of the area and thus the participation of significantly more people is not possible for safety reasons, in particular to protect the physical integrity of the participants in the meeting,” said the police. According to the police, if significantly more people came, there could also be access restrictions. Ultimately, the organizer or the police could dissolve the event.

Meanwhile, numerous streets around the celebration mile are closed. Since 5 a.m. on Saturday morning, in addition to the already closed Straße des 17. Juni and Ebertstraße, the Großer Stern has also been closed. This closure will remain in place until about 3:00 a.m. on Sunday. John-Foster-Dulles-Allee is also closed. The Berlin traffic information center recommends avoiding the Tiergarten area all day and using the S-Bahn, U-Bahn or bicycle instead.

Broadcast: rbb24 Inforadio, July 8th, 2023, 6 a.m