Prague Pride culminates in rainbow parade

The Prague Pride festival supporting LGBT+ rights is culminating in a rainbow parade through central Prague on Saturday. Tens of thousands of people set off from the lower end of Wenceslas Square at noon after observing a minute of silence for the victims of the July attack in Berlin. The parade will end on Štvanice Island, where a programme of live music and other activities is planned.

Security has been tightened following the Berlin attack, in which one person was killed and dozens injured, with hundreds of police officers and an anti-conflict team overseeing the parade. Participants can carry banners by hand or use reusable plastic poles, while wooden poles and handles are banned. Traffic restrictions are in place along the route.

The 16th Prague Pride has the theme 'Times Are Changing', with a focus on safety, community and sharing. Organizers expect around 45,000 people to take part, similar to last year.