Only minor incidents mar New Year street celebrations in Prague

Several thousand people celebrated the New Year in the streets of Prague, attending a concert on Old Town Square or congregating on Wenceslas Square for a street party. Only minor incidents were reported and the celebrations took place among heightened security. The traditional fireworks display celebrating the arrival of the New Year will take place at 6pm on Sunday, January 1st. A few years ago the event –traditionally held at midnight- was rescheduled so that younger children would be able to enjoy the sight with their parents. The fireworks are set off from the Metronome at Letna and people congregate on the opposite bank of the Vltava River to watch the show.