Against a backdrop of rising anti-LGBT+ policies across Europe, Prague Pride 2025 returns from July 28 to August 3.

Now in its 15th year, the festival continues to blend queer culture, activism, and entertainment in the heart of Central Europe.

This year’s theme, “Where Is My Home?”, takes a line from the Czech national anthem and reimagines it through a queer lens—questioning what home means in a time when many are being pushed out of theirs.

The Czech Republic, while relatively safe compared to some neighbors, still lacks marriage equality and legal gender recognition without forced sterilization. With parliamentary elections looming in the autumn, the stakes feel higher than ever.

“With LGBT+ rights under attack in countries like Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary, we’re not just here to party,” says a member of the organizing team. “We’re here to send a message: equality, freedom, and human rights are not negotiable.”

The festival starts strong on Friday, with Pride Village on Střelecký Island hosting an all-day program of performances, food stalls, and community events. At 10 PM, the energy shifts to the nearby Pride Club, hidden beneath the island, with a night of dancing and live DJs.

The Pride Parade on Saturday is the main event of the week. Last year saw a turnout of 60,000 people—and organizers expect even more in 2025. The parade begins at Wenceslas Square and winds through Celetná Street, Old Town Square, and Pařížská Street before finishing in Letná Park.

The full Pride program features more than 200 events spread throughout the week, many of them in English. These include workshops, talks, art shows, and sports competitions like the international Friends Football Cup—a five-a-side match open to all skill levels.

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