Since 2014 it take place on Národní street, where massive student demonstration on the 17th of November 1989 started the Velvet Revolution which led to the fall of the communist regime. All this celebration is organize by student civic organization Díky, že můžem, which means „Thanks we can“.
“Thanks, that we can!“ This is the message we want to spread on the 17th of November on Národní street, where things started to move thirty years ago. Thanks to the Velvet Revolution started in 17th November 1989 we live in a free democratic society. With dignity but playfully also, it’s time to pay tribute to the actors of the revolution and celebrate achieved goals and the opportunities given us by that. We want to actively show and demonstrate how we really benefit from the gained freedom – in arts, civic life, public space. Come to celebrate and enjoy this day with us.
