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February
The frost can be cruel in February, with temperatures below 10°C, so wrap up
well. But the city looks mighty pretty in the snow.
Masopust
Once banned by the communists, street parties, fireworks, concerts and revelry mark
day before Shrove Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras), and end with a masked parade.
March
The first buds of spring begin to green the city's parks and gardens, and the
Easter holidays bring Easter markets, hand-painted Easter eggs, and the first
tourist influx of the year.
St Matthew Fair (Matějská pout')
From the Feast of St Matthew (24 February) up to and including Easter weekend, the
Výstaviště exhibition grounds fill with roller coasters, shooting galleries and stalls
selling traditional heart-shaped cookies. Open 2pm to 10pm Tuesday to Friday; 10am
to 10pm Saturday and Sunday.
Easter Monday (Pondělí velikonoční)
Mirthful spring! Czech boys chase girls and swat them on the legs with willow
switches decked with ribbons; the girls respond with gifts of hand-painted eggs, then
everyone parties. The culmination of several days of spring-cleaning, cooking and
visiting family and friends.
One World (Jeden Svět)
on the subject of human rights. Screenings are held at some of the smaller cinemas
