Letná rally in Prague: police urge drivers to leave cars at home

On Sunday, a rally organized by the “Million Moments for Democracy” association will take place on the Letná plain in Prague. According to the organizer, it could become one of the largest public gatherings in Czech history. Police and City Hall are preparing for an unusually large crowd and are asking drivers to stay out of the area.

“According to the notification, the organizer expects between 300,000 and 500,000 participants,” confirmed city hall spokesman Vít Hofman. The event itself is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., but preparatory work will begin as early as 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. The state police are in charge of the surrounding area and traffic, while the association organizes what happens on the plain itself.

No street closures planned

The Prague regional police directorate has announced standard security measures for Sunday, in line with the large number of participants. No large-scale street closures are planned in advance. “We do not plan to close any streets. We will try to keep all roads passable for as long as possible,” said police spokeswoman Eva Kropáčová.

Police expect the critical moment for traffic after the event ends, when the crowd begins moving en masse toward tram stops and metro stations. “We assume that precisely along the routes people take to leave after the rally, traffic on the main thoroughfare, Milady Horákové Avenue in front of Sparta and in front of the Letná plain, will have to be restricted for as long as necessary. This is needed for safety reasons so that no one gets hurt,” Kropáčová explained, adding that this is a proven practice from previous years.

A request to drivers

The state and city police are urging drivers not to try to reach Letná by car. Their recommended option is metro line A to Hradčanská station and then a walk to the Letná plain. Residents of the area are advised to expect heavier traffic and possible restrictions, to choose an alternative route if possible or to allow extra travel time, said city police spokeswoman Irena Seifertová.

Drivers coming to Prague from other cities are advised by police to use the park-and-ride (P+R) lots on the outskirts and continue to Letná by public transport. The same applies to coaches bringing people from the regions: they should park on the outskirts or drop passengers off nearby in advance and drive away. Police ask those who are not attending the rally to avoid Letná altogether if possible.

Order on the plain itself

Hundreds of people will be responsible for order and safety on the plain: the organizers are significantly reinforcing their stewarding service. “They will be stationed at all key points: at the approaches, in the sectors, and around the stage and screens,” said Martin Vašíček, head of the association's communications team. The organizers are coordinating with the emergency services and ask participants to follow their instructions.

Red Cross rescuers, “dozens of people,” will be on duty in the aisles between sectors. Special corridors are provided for quick access by medics, and an ambulance will also be able to drive through them. According to Vašíček, security is being stepped up in view of the general mood in society, including a larger presence of the anti-conflict team. Its police officers will observe events directly within the crowd. According to Kropáčová, police currently have no information about planned provocations or organized clashes.

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Around Prague, based on reporting by seznamzpravy.cz