National Polka Festival

May 23-25, 2025

The National Polka Festival in Ennis, Texas, is a vibrant celebration of Czech heritage, marked by 57 years of tradition. Every Memorial Day weekend, the festival attracts visitors with a rich array of activities including a parade, polka dancing, traditional Czech foods, and live music featuring bands like the Grammy Award-winning Brave Combo. Guests are invited to immerse in the Czech culture through traditional costumes, dances, and an exploration of heritage in the festival's air-conditioned halls and downtown Ennis. For more information, visit their website.

International Polka Festival, Ennis, Texas
Pictured: Dancers at the International Polka Fest, Ennis
Credit: Ennis CVB
Today, the festival stands as one of the largest of its kind in the United States, drawing up to 50,000 attendees and maintaining the charm of "a little bit of old Czechoslovakia".
Pictured: A colorful float in the Charro Days parade, Brownsville
Credit: PINKE

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