6-th Annual Masopust 2012

MASOPUST 2012 was a huge success. We had 300 in attendance and enjoyed great music, great food, great entertainment and great companionship, including special guests from Czech Republic from the Mitas Tire Factory, Charles City, Iowa. Thanks to everyone that supports the effort.

MASOPUST, which translates to "good-bye to meat", is Czech-Style Mardi Gras (before Lent Carnival). It traditionally takes place during the period before the start of Lent, Ash Wednesday.

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Protivin, Iowa

Protivin is known for it's rich Czech heritage. Our town has been founded by Czech settlers in mid of 19th century, and named "Protivin" after the Bohemian town because the landscape reminded them of their home region. You may read more about history of Protivin in the History section.

Our town holds an annual weekend Czech Days festival each August where the Czech heritage is celebrated. Each winter we celebrate Masopust, a traditional Czech Carnival (Mardi Gras Style) before Lent.