Road blockages enforced for the Tech Parade event titled 'Rave the Earth' - Street closures for the "Rave the Planet" technological procession
This weekend, Berlin is set to host two major events: the "Rave the Planet" parade and the Lollapalooza festival at the Olympiastadion. Motorists and residents should be prepared for traffic jams and detours as several streets in the Tiergarten area will be closed from Friday evening until Sunday morning.
The "Rave the Planet" parade is scheduled for Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM on the Straße des 17. Juni between the Großer Stern and the Brandenburg Gate. The parade route will likely include main thoroughfares such as Unter den Linden, Ebertstraße, Friedrichstraße, and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, which may experience temporary closures for the duration of the parade.
The Straße des 17. Juni will be closed from Friday evening, with surrounding streets closed from Saturday morning until midnight. Numerous streets in the Tiergarten area will also be affected, causing traffic disruptions and street closures.
It remains unclear if other U-Bahn stations will be affected, but in previous years, U-Bahn stations along the route, such as Brandenburger Tor, Mohrenstraße, Alexanderplatz, or Zoologischer Garten, have experienced short-term closures or heavy crowds. Some S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains may run with delays or route modifications due to rail crossings on the parade path.
For those planning to attend the events or navigate the city centre, it is recommended to use the city’s ring roads (A100) or less central thoroughfares as alternative routes. Alternatively, consider using lines such as the U2 (avoiding affected stops), S-Bahn Ringbahn, or bus lines unaffected by the parade.
U-Bahn Stations like Brandenburg Gate and Bundestag could be crowded due to the parade, so it is advisable to use alternative U/S-Bahn stops. Alexanderplatz, although the parade end, is expected to be unaffected by the U8, S5, and S7 lines (please check for updates).
To stay informed about road closures, public transport changes, and safety recommendations during the event weekend, consult the official Berlin Verkehrsinfo website (vbb.de, stadt-berlin.de) or the event’s own platform (rave-the-planet.com). Local police and public transport operators usually release detailed notices in the days leading up to the event, including exact times and affected streets.
A summary table outlining the likely closures, disruptions, and alternative suggestions for the affected areas is provided below:
| Area Affected | Likely Closures/Disruptions | Alternative Suggestions | |----------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | Siegessäule/Großer Stern | Parade starts, road closures | Use south/north Ringbahn/A100 | | Straße des 17. Juni | Closed for parade | Detour via Tiergarten/other routes | | Unter den Linden | Parade route, likely closed | Use S-Bahn or less central streets | | Alexanderplatz | Parade end, possible closure | U8, S5, S7 unaffected (check) | | U-Bahn Stations | Brandenburger Tor, others crowded | Use alternative U/S-Bahn stops |
For real-time updates, please consult the BVG or Berlin’s official traffic information channels, as no direct details for a "Rave the Planet" Technoparade in July 2025 are available in the current sources.
[1] Paris techno events: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/in/paris/techno [2] Paris techno events: https://www.ra.co/events/in/paris/techno
- The community policy should include measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and public transportation during events like the "Rave the Planet" parade, considering the potential closures and disruptions in major streets such as Unter den Linden and Straße des 17. Juni.
- The employment policy should consider the impact of such events on the technology sector, especially if they coincide with Paris techno events, as this may lead to an increase in demand for event-related technology services and associated job opportunities.
