The first The Ground festival began with a vibrant Fashion Unites parade through Berlin, organized by PLATTE and The Ground. The parade started at the Siegessäule and concluded at The Ground festival venue at Messe Berlin. Supported by the district offices of Berlin-Mitte, Wilmersdorf-Charlottenburg, and Pankow, the event emphasized the unifying power of fashion and community. The parade was officially opened by Stephan van Dassel, the district mayor of Berlin-Mitte.