Saturday 1.3.2025, 16:00 – 19:00. Traditional carnival procession of masks in the scenery of the Lesser Town and Hradcany. Hundreds of people take part in the parade with live music and masks every year. It starts from Loretánské Square and goes through the Lesser Town, past the Charles Bridge to Kampa, where it culminates in a feast.
Vltava Day, Charles Bridge, Saturday 22.3.2025
Symbolic opening of the boat season on the Vltava River.
January-December 2025. Outdoor escape games in the city centre: Charles Bridge Mysterium, Holy Grail, Emperor’s Gold. You should play self-guided city exploration games and interact with online chat on your mobile. Discover Prague’s fascinating history and attractions as you solve clues around the city center.
Thursday 13.4.2025, in the morning. The Egg Festival on the Charles Bridge traditionally opens the Prague legend of hard-boiled eggs. It is an experience for locals, adults and children, as well as for tourists in Prague. Since 2015, a group of egg hunters has been walking from Velvar to Prague with a basket full of eggs. Its aim is to recall the legend of how the Velvar family contributed to the construction of the bridge in the 14th century with hard-boiled eggs.
Wednesday 14.5.2025 .It is the largest Baroque festival on the water at the Charles Bridge in Prague with a three-hundred-year tradition. The St. John of Navalis Festival is a celebration of the most famous Czech saint and “Prague man” St. John of Nepomuk, the patron saint of all people from the water. They are always held on the eve of his feast day, which is dated 15 May.
Cruises on the Vltava: various boats, steamers, historic vessels and modern cruise ships offer special cruises on the river. Many of these cruises have a thematic focus, such as the history of the Vltava, nature around the river, or cultural programs on board. Navalis Photogallery.
Saturday 21.6.2025, evening. The phenomenon, an astronomical and symbolic phenomenon “Solstice Mystery” can be observed from the Old Town Bridge Tower on the Charles Bridge, towards the St. Vitus Cathedral. It is attributed to Peter Parléř, who positioned the buildings so that the sun’s rays at sunrise or sunset create an effect that directs light onto St. Vitus Cathedral, thanks to the specific geometric arrangement of the city’s streets and architectural elements.
Wednesday, 9.7. 2025, early morning. On Křižovnice Square, we will commemorate the magical moment of the laying of the foundation stone of Charles Bridge in 1357, which also took place on 9 July, at 5:31 a.m.
The celebrations include a procession of Charles IV across Charles Bridge. The medieval retinue of knights on horseback accompanying Emperor Charles IV will be accompanied by a large choir of period musicians and dancers. At the shallows they will enhance the atmosphere with period performances.
September 2025. The Race Across Prague – Over Three Lakes is a traditional Prague boating race and a unique opportunity to cross the Prague dams.
If you are not tempted to participate in the race, but would like to see an attractive spectacle. The experience is to watch the race from the Charles Bridge, the main race passes here between 10:00 and 12:00.
Thursday 11. 11. 2025
Friday 28.11. 2025, evening. Welcoming Advent together. A beautiful parade in the heart of Prague. With lanterns and carol singing.
December, 1.12.2025 – 23.12.2025, evening. As in previous years, you will again have the opportunity to meet a lamplighter on the Charles Bridge in the run-up to Christmas, who will light the gas lighting with a long pole.