This upcoming week is International German Bear Pride Week, from November 21st thru to the 27th in Cologne which is held by the Bears of Cologne. This year it's all about Bears and beaches.

The following is from their site (the English version):

This year we want to take you on a journey to the most exiting Bear beaches around the world. So come and join us beach Bears! It will be an entire week packed with events of all kinds and we are sure you will have a fantastic stay in Cologne.

During the whole week you can either relax in one of the saunas, visit the shops as well as enjoy yourself at the parties. And at night, the Bears "growl" in the Cologne bars.

The International German Bear Pride Week Cologne 2006 will officially open with a reception at Cologne City Hall in honor of our proud Bear community. Our highlights are the Bear Sauna Party, the Butch & Bear Disco Night, Mr. Bear Germany 2007 contest and our Bear Boat Party on the Rhine.