While visiting some European cities can feel like a trip to a museum, Berlin is vibrant and alive with culture. It has a regular program of lively events -- here are some of the annual highlights.
Berlin Philharmonic at the Waldbühne This end-of-season outdoor classical concert held in June is a magical event. The Waldbühne 'Forest Theatre' sits in a valley near the Olympic stadium and is the perfect venue for the exceptional Philharmoniker.
The stage is nestled among towering trees and as the sun sets behind it, the audience lights up thousands of candles that shimmer in the summer night.
Christopher Street Day Parade Named after the New York Stonewall riots of 1969, this flamboyant gay street party entertained nearly half-a-million people last year. Every year on June 28 a colorful crowd follows the parade as it parties its way past the city's main landmarks.
There are glitzy costumes, loud music, plenty of food and drink, and enough entertainment to fill the carnival-shaped void left by the absence of the legendary Love Parade. 
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