Love Parade: A History of Dance Music's Iconic Festival

From Street Parade to Global Phenomenon

The Love Parade, an iconic electronic dance music festival, has had a tumultuous history. Starting as a small street parade in Berlin in 1989, it grew into a million-strong spectacle Garnering international acclaim. In 2008, it achieved a record turnout with 16 million ravers hitting the streets.

Motte's Return and Rave The Planet 2022

After a nearly 20-year hiatus, German DJ Dr Motte, one of the festival's founders, is bringing it back. Partnering with a wide network of organizers, they are launching Rave The Planet 2022, aiming to recreate the magic of the original Love Parade.