Prague will host a full day of events on Monday, November 17, 2025, to mark the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day and International Students’ Day. This date is strongly associated in the Czech public consciousness with the beginning of the Velvet Revolution, now 36 years past. Residents and visitors can attend a variety of free events across the city celebrating democracy, culture, and civic engagement. Národní třída The central commemoration traditionally takes place on Národní třída. This year, organizers will also highlight the 75th anniversary of the judicial murder of politician Milada Horáková and priest Josef Toufar. The program begins at 10 a.m. with the Velvet Brunch on the Street and continues with debates, exhibitions, and interviews. The day culminates in the Prayer for Marta and a special audiovisual installation, providing visitors with a reflective experience. Wenceslas Square From 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Concert for the Future will take place in the lower part of Wenceslas Square. Organized by the Nerudný Fest association, the event features performances by Jasná páka, Aneta Langerová (with Modlitba pro Martu), Barbora Poláková, Vypsaná Fixa, and Jaroslav Hutka. The concert is more than music: video messages collected from regions during the Mobile... The post Prague Marks Democracy Day: Free Events on November 17 appeared first on Prague Morning .