October 25, 2026: Three Countries, One Home — A Czech and Slovak Heritage Celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary

This October, the Czech and Slovak Association invites you to a special afternoon celebrating our heritage and America’s 250th anniversary — three countries, one home, one community: a joyful gathering of music, dance, food, and community as our two heritages come together to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Knights of Columbus
545 Medford St, Charlestown, MA

This special celebration brings together live music and dancing, children’s activities, and traditional Czech and Slovak food and drink, for a festive afternoon that welcomes all ages. Whether you come to celebrate your own Czech or Slovak roots or simply to share in the occasion, this is a chance to honor three countries and one home — together as a community.

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Czech & Slovak Food & Drink

Enjoy traditional Czech and Slovak food and drink as part of the celebration.

Bring a Taste of Home

Guests are warmly encouraged to bring their favorite home-baked bread to share. Whether it’s a family recipe or a traditional favorite, we’d love to celebrate the tastes of home together.

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Ticket information

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General Admission includes zelňačka (cabbage soup) and light refreshments.

Children who attend the Czech or Slovak Language School can attend free of charge. Please, make sure to register your child.

Children who do not attend our Czech or Slovak Language School need to have a General Admission ticket.

Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase – CASH ONLY

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Program

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2:00 PM | Welcome
Welcome and gathering of guests, and activities for children.

3:00 PM | Opening Remarks & Introductions
Official welcome and introductions.

3:15 PM | Live Music & Special Performances
Live music, guest performances, and an original song celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

3:30 PM | Cultural Celebration
Dance with Pajtaši, a showcase of Czech and Slovak traditions and heritage, and activities for all ages.

4:00 PM | Traditional Food & Refreshments
Enjoy traditional specialties, including zelňačka (cabbage soup), poppy seed strudel, and walnut strudel.

5:00 PM | Music & Dancing
Dance with Pajtáši and enjoy an evening of traditional Slovak, Moravian, and Czech music.