Korzo Národní to Celebrate the Velvet Revolution on 17 November
On Sunday, November 17, Prague’s Národní Třída will once again transform into a lively space of remembrance and reflection as the Korzo Národní festival marks the 36th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. This year’s event, themed “Thanks to You for Being Able”, invites the public to celebrate freedom, democracy, and civic courage through art, discussion, and music. Organized by the civic association Díky, že můžem, the festival is one of the largest annual gatherings commemorating the events of 1989. As in previous years, it will offer a full-day program stretching from morning until evening, combining solemn tributes with cultural and educational activities. The street between the National Theatre and Jungmann Square will be closed to traffic, turning into a symbolic promenade of freedom filled with music stages, discussion zones, and art installations. The day will begin with the traditional Velvet Brunch, a benefit event supporting single mothers through the Fandi mámám organization. Visitors can enjoy breakfast outdoors, surrounded by music and conversations about freedom, solidarity, and civic responsibility. At 11 a.m., the Pedagogical Association Emil will lead a family-friendly educational walk along Národní Třída and its surroundings, designed for children and their parents. Later, the Living Room of Václav Havel will...