Concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions, authors’ readings, educational events or presentations of non-profit organizations in order to commemorate the events in November 1939.
Korzo Národní
Korzo Národní is the biggest and longest continually organized celebration of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day in Prague. Since 2014, it takes place on Národní street, where a massive student demonstration started the Velvet Revolution on the 17th of November 1989, which subsequently led to the fall of the communist regime. The festival programme consists of various artistic performances on the street, such as music concerts, theather performances for children and adults, photography exhibitions, educational events, authors‘ readings, representation of NGOs and much more.Velvet Parade
Let’s walk along the route of the student manifestation which triggered the events of the Velvet Revolution exactly 30 years ago! On 17th November we will reconstruct the student parade from Albertov to Národní St. Everybody can join us. Along the way you will experience the atmosphere and learn what and where happened on that fateful day.Velvet Carnival
Being dressed in funny costumes, wearing witty pamphlets, NGOs representatives and other civic groups will parade through the city centre, while addressing current social issues. This year, the satirical costume parade will be held for the 8th time.
