Come to the Prague Zoo to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, which commemorates the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. According to legend, countless lights shine all night long, guiding Rama home from his exile. The traditional evening lantern parade will wind its way through the darkened zoo to the festively illuminated Valley of the Elephants and the ashram. Participation is only permitted with lanterns containing LED bulbs. It is not possible to participate in the parade with a lantern containing a traditional candle. Anyone who comes to the zoo with their own LED lantern will be admitted to the zoo for just one koruna from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.! Entry to this event is only possible through the main entrance. Schedule 4:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m.: Procession participants gather 5:00 p.m.Welcome address 5:05 p.m. Start of the parade 6:00 p.m. First light show (times are approximate and may change depending on the situation) 6:30 p.m. Second light show (times are approximate and may change depending on the situation) Accompanying program at the Education Center. 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Sari-tying workshop 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Bollywood dance class Parade route Education Center → Penguins → Anteaters → Zakázanka → Obora → Gobi – Valley of the Elephants → Festively illuminated Ashram → Dja Reserve (Sklenářka exit)