Coronation of the Masopust Queen
Local arts and crafts are displayed at the ceremony. Visitors see the coronation ritual and can enjoy music and refreshments in the festive atmosphere.
~14:00
Masopust Carnival (Roztoky)
Roztocké masopustní slavnosti
Roztoky, Czech Republic
Feb 14, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each Shrovetide, the town of Roztoky near Prague holds an elaborate Masopust carnival. A great costumed parade of skeletons, bears, water sprites, and other figures winds through the town for a day of folk festivity, in a celebration of the old Czech carnival custom of the days before Lent.
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Masopust Parade
Spectators line the streets (Vltavská, Rýznerova, Tyršovo square, Jungmannova, Na Vyhlídce) to watch the vibrant parade with dancers, masks, and live folk music. Many masks stop to perform short dances or rituals.
~14:30
Execution of Klibna (the juggling man puppet)
This dramatic enactment is a major spectacle: visitors gather around the tent front to watch the ritual, and it signals the end of the daytime procession.
~17:30
Where it happens
Louka u přívozu
Roztoky, Czech Republic
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Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Keep the visit respectful
Optional costume or mask
Respect local boundaries
Guests may participate freely in the procession or workshops. It is polite to ask before ta...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Ticket required: CZK300 - CZK350
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Masopust Carnival (Roztoky)
Roztocké masopustní slavnosti
Roztoky, Czech Republic
Each Shrovetide, the town of Roztoky near Prague holds an elaborate Masopust carnival. A great costumed parade of skeletons, bears, water sprites, and other figures winds through the town for a day of folk festivity, in a celebration of the old Czech carnival custom of the days before Lent.
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The story behind it
Masopust is a centuries-old folk carnival tradition in the Czech lands marking the days leading up to Lent. In Roztoky, local artists and community groups have reinvigorated the tradition, blending medieval-style rites with creative modern masks and performances. The event serves as an inclusive initiation for newcomers to the village community and connects Czech folk custom with contemporary community art (e.g., local masque...
Key moments to know
~14:00Expected
Coronation of the Masopust Queen
Local arts and crafts are displayed at the ceremony. Visitors see the coronation ritual and can enjoy music and refreshments in the festive atmosphere.
~14:30Expected
Masopust Parade
Spectators line the streets (Vltavská, Rýznerova, Tyršovo square, Jungmannova, Na Vyhlídce) to watch the vibrant parade with dancers, masks, and live folk music. Many masks stop to perform short dances or rituals.
~17:30Expected
Execution of Klibna (the juggling man puppet)
This dramatic enactment is a major spectacle: visitors gather around the tent front to watch the ritual, and it signals the end of the daytime procession.
~18:30Expected
Evening Concert in Šapitó
Ticket-holding visitors enjoy live bands (e.g., Cimbál music, world music, brass bands) inside the heated tent. Attendees dance, sample traditional food and beer, and socialize late into the night.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Keep the visit respectful
Optional costume or mask
Respect local boundaries
Guests may participate freely in the procession or workshops. It is polite to ask before taking photos of indiv...
Essentials at a glance
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Feb 14, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Roztoky
Central Bohemia
Cost
CZK300 - CZK350
Book ahead if required
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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