Prague Pride festival focusing on family and acceptance

The annual Prague Pride festival celebrating LGBT+ culture kicks off in the Czech capital on Monday. The festival, which is in its 14th year, will offer more than 200 events, including debates, film screenings and exhibitions in different parts of the city.

The theme of the week-long festival, which focuses on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues, is  the importance of unconditional family support and acceptance.

The festival will culminate with the traditional rainbow parade in the streets of Prague next Saturday.