STORY: When the bass is pounding through downtown Berlin, it’s usually party time again. On Saturday it was the so-called Love Train and thus an official political demonstration that drove hundreds onto the streets of the federal capital. The police spoke in the afternoon of several thousand participants. “We make visible!” was the motto of this year’s parade, which was launched in 2015 and has changing political concerns. In 2022, it is about “giving small social organizations and Berlin clubs a large presentation area,” as the organizers’ website said. In any case, the participants were hooked. “Yeah, very cool, we’re definitely enjoying being back on the road and the vibe. And I think everyone’s happy to be able to go out and enjoy life again.” “Well, very good, it’s out in the fresh air, so that’s what it’s all about. You can keep your distance a bit, so the main thing is to have fun.” And so the love train could probably start again next August.