Thousands Descend on Praha For the 167th Annual Festival

Thousands descended on the tiny village of Praha on Monday, Aug. 15, for the 167th annual Pražská Pout at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The day celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It also serves as a homecoming for the many people of Czech descent whose ancestors came through Praha. The picnic always takes place on Aug. 15, no matter what day of the week it falls. The…