Thousands attend Prague Pride parade
Participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of a van ramming near the CSD parade in Berlin. The march was accompanied by enhanced security measures.
On Saturday, tens of thousands of individuals participated in the Prague Pride parade, marking part of the LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations in the Czech capital. The week-long festival's theme, "Times are changing," aimed to raise awareness of LGBT+ issues and highlight the community's presence in the Czech Republic, which still seeks equal rights.
At the start of the procession, participants paused for a minute of silence to honor the victims of a recent van attack in Berlin, which resulted in one death and around 31 injuries. Enhanced security measures, including police officers and a de-escalation team, were present during the march to ensure safety. Participants were instructed to carry banners by hand or with plastic poles instead of wooden ones.
According to Kamila Frohlichova, the director of Prague Pride, the event's goal remains consistent each year: to promote awareness of LGBT+ issues and advocate for equal rights. Police reports indicated no major incidents during the parade, which commenced at Wenceslas Square around noon and concluded at Stvanice island in the Vltava River by around 2:30 p.m. Local festivities continued into the evening, featuring a musical program.
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