Safety and Security at the Festival
A truly relaxed and joyful festival atmosphere can only exist if everyone feels safe and at ease. That’s why ensuring all events run smoothly is absolutely essential for us.
The safety planning begins long before the festival itself. We work closely with the police, a security agency, and other institutions (such as the regional public health office). Together, they help us ensure not only a peaceful Pride Parade on Saturday, but also a welcoming and safe environment at each festival venue and throughout the streets of Prague. If you see people in police or security uniforms at any festival event, don’t worry—they’re there for your safety. Treat them with kindness and respect, and let them do their job by following their instructions.
How to Prevent Unpleasant Experiences
To make sure everyone has a great time, the first step is treating each other with care and respect. Transparent communication and setting healthy boundaries are among our core values—they help us co-create a festival space that feels truly safe. As organizers, we can set community guidelines, but it’s up to all of us to follow them and make the festival a welcoming place for everyone. Please respect them at all festival venues and event locations.
- Respect others, their sexual orientation, gender identity, and its expression. If you’re unsure about something, don’t be afraid to ask.
- Don’t insult others based on their appearance or physical constitution.
- Avoid acting on stereotypes and give others the space to speak freely about their religion, sexuality, and gender. If any topic makes you uncomfortable, politely excuse yourself and leave.
- Avoid transphobia, homophobia, biphobia, intersexphobia, sexism, misogyny, xenophobia, and racism.
- “No” means “no.” Respect it. If someone lets you know they are uncomfortable with your behavior or comments, take it seriously. This is especially true of unsolicited touches, innuendo, or offers. Sexual harassment is not tolerated.
- Only take photos or record videos with explicit consent. The same goes for sharing or publishing them. Don’t be afraid to ask—and don’t be afraid to say no.
- Sex, health, and other personal topics aren’t taboo, but remember that people at the festival are diverse, and not everyone wants to discuss them. At the same time, don’t be surprised if you encounter these themes—they matter, and there’s no need to fear them. Set your own boundaries and be clear about what you expect from the events you attend. It’s okay to leave if a space doesn’t feel good to you.
- Try to de-escalate conflicts by focusing empathetically on working together to resolve the situation.
- If you have a problem with another visitor, please inform the event organizing team. You can recognize them by their official lanyards.
There are also a few key rules where violations may have consequences. In serious cases, this can include being asked to leave the festival area — without a refund if the venue required paid admission.
- Do not bring weapons, pyrotechnics, glass bottles, alcohol, or drugs.
- Do not disrupt the event — this includes inappropriate interference with performances, workshops, discussions, and similar activities.
- Hate has no place here. This includes not only hate speech, but also actions like tearing down rainbow flags.
- Public sex does not belong in festival spaces.
- Arrive with a clear head and stay in control of your consumption — don’t attend under the heavy influence of alcohol or drugs.
We co-create the festival atmosphere together, and we truly appreciate your help in making this a respectful and welcoming space by honoring these rules.
Preventive Measures for Your Comfort
You can take a moment to recharge your mental well-being at Pride HideOUT powered by Sephora, located in Pride Village and Pride Park. It’s a beautiful zone of calm, quiet, and cozy cushions—perfect for stepping away from the crowd, putting in your earplugs, closing your eyes, easing an oncoming panic attack, or even talking to a crisis support professional.
Free Durex condoms will be available at festival venues. Just remember: consent is just as essential as the condom.
Free and anonymous testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections will be available in Pride Village and on Saturday in Pride Park.
On Saturday, a harm reduction team will be present in Pride Park, offering guidance and tools to help minimize the risks associated with using legal and illegal psychoactive substances (yes, that includes alcohol too).
Entry to the Pride Park Area
For the first time ever, entry to Pride Park at Letná on Saturday will require a ticket priced at CZK 200. Prices have gone up, support from several corporate partners and the U.S. Embassy has decreased, and demands on programming, equipment, and security keep growing. That’s why the festival team has set an admission price that makes organizing such a large event possible—while still being manageable for most of the audience.
This means that the Pride Park area will be fenced off, and access will only be possible with a valid ticket and through a security check—just like at other festivals.
You’re not allowed to bring weapons or glass into Pride Park. However, you can bring water, food, or an umbrella in your backpack. You’re also allowed to bring your dog, but due to noise and hot weather, we do not recommend it. Your four-legged friend will likely have a much better time in a calmer environment.
To avoid crowding at the entrance, we recommend getting your Pride Park ticket in advance—either during the week at Pride Village or on Saturday before the parade at Wenceslas Square. When you buy your ticket, you’ll also receive a wristband, which will let you enter Letná easily and quickly.
What to Do If a Problem Arises
If a situation escalates into a conflict that threatens you or others, don’t hesitate to contact the police—call 158 immediately. The police have a clear strategy and their own system to assist you as quickly and effectively as possible. This applies both at festival venues and outside the festival (like when you’re walking home from a club at night).
If there are police officers nearby, approach them directly. In a crisis, call out “Pomoc!” (Help!) or “Hoří!” (Fire!). At official festival locations, you can also notify the festival team—you’ll recognize them by their Prague Pride Festival lanyards. They can quickly alert the police if needed.
For any issue that’s not an immediate threat, turn to the organizing team. Members of the team wear official lanyards and are present at all major events. You’ll find them around the festival, as well as at the Prague Pride Festival info booth in Pride Village and Pride Park at Letná.
Don’t Stay Silent About Hate Crime
During the festival, you may encounter some form of hate crime targeting LGBT+ people. This can include physical assault, verbal abuse, discrimination, online harassment, and more. Even serious verbal attacks are considered criminal offenses. It’s important not to stay silent about these incidents—reporting them helps raise awareness and counter the illusion that “these things don’t happen here.”
You don’t have to go directly to the police. You can reach out to the organization In IUSTITIA, which maintains independent statistics on hate crime. If you’ve been targeted or threatened by hate-motivated violence, they can offer legal and social support—and even accompany you to the police if you choose to report the crime (trust us, reporting with their support is so much easier).
During festival week, In IUSTITIA expands the capacity of its helpline. You can reach their trained advisors at: +420 773 177 636
Communication on the line is available in Czech and English. You can also contact them by email at poradna@in-ius.cz, in person at the Pride Village booth, or via their online form for reporting a hate crime.
Help is available in both Czech and English. You’re not alone.
