Opening of the castle season 2024

Costumed historical parade on the theme of the imprisonment of Wenceslas IV in Krumlov

The annual historical parade through the town on the occasion of the opening of the season at the Český Krumlov State Castle and Chateau, this year on the theme "The Imprisonment of Wenceslas IV at Krumlov LP 1394".

A costumed parade will pass through the town centre, consisting of court ladies and gentlemen dressed in historical dress (gothic-baroque), dancers, musicians, drummers and flag bearers. During the stops at the Second Castle Courtyard and Svornost Square (or even in Široká Street) you can enjoy a flag show, fencing demonstrations, live music and dances performed by the performing groups.

  • Organized by: Krumlovští pištci and Český Krumlov Guides
  • Performers: Bratři z růže, Campanello, Fedrfechtýři, Fioretto, Lusatia Consort, costumed fans of the town and history
  • Start of the parade: 2:00 p.m.
  • Estimated parade route: V. castle courtyard → II. castle courtyard → passage to the Jelení Garden → Jelení Garden → footbridge over the Vltava River → Široká street → Na Louži street → Svornosti square → Kájovská street → Linecká street / ending at the bridge E. Beneše
  • Castle and historical centre of the town
    Český Krumlov
  • free
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  • 5.4.2025 / Sa / 14:00

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