The National Polka Festival® in
Ennis, Texas invites everyone to
come help celebrate forty-four
wonderful years of Czech heritage
festivities Friday through Sunday,
May 28-30, 2010. Held annually on
Memorial Day Weekend, the
National Polka Festival® offers an
abundance of activities to be enjoyed
by the entire family in a small city
atmosphere.

The festival kicks off with
an opening dance Friday at 7:00 pm,
featuring polka music and the King
and Queen Dance Contest, where
articipants and non-participants are
encouraged to wear traditional Czech kroj
(costumes). At 10:00 on Saturday
morning, floats, bands, and colorful
costumes will kick-off the downtown
festivities. The parade traditionally includes
something for visitors of all ages. Enjoy the
music of our polka bands riding on
decorated floats or the sounds of our
award winning Ennis High School
Marching Band. The Shriners make their
annual appearance, as well as celebrities,
public officials, motorcycles, horseback
riders, clowns, kids, and seniors! This giant
parade twists through historic downtown
Ennis and is sure to please.

You will experience our traditions, religious
customs, dancing, tastes, sights, sounds,
and “a little bit of the Czech Lands”
throughout historic downtown and at our
three spacious air-conditioned halls. Enjoy
a weekend of polka dancing, Czech foods,
and  13 sensational LIVE polka bands
including Grammy Award winning Brave
Combo. Join us…