Queen Eliška festival

ranks among the most popular cultural events of the year in Hradec. This celebration is a reminder of an important historical event, when the Hradec Králové became a royal dowry town and the Queen Elizabeth Rejčka chose it as her residence. The program includes fire procession, medieval fair, demonstration of historical craft, People's craft market, demonstrations of equestrian and fencing art, street theater, arrival of The Queen Elizabeth with her cortege, juggler shows, old music, contemporary dance and the end of the evening ceremony is associated with a fire theater and fireworks. Entry is free. [108]