New York's Pulaski Parade celebrates Polish-American heritage

Thousands gathered along New York’s Fifth Avenue on Sunday for the 88th annual Pulaski Parade.

Pulaski Day parades typically take place in early October, particularly in cities with significant Polish-American populations.

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The event brought together dance groups, scouts, cultural organizations, and Polish-American communities from across the region.

This year’s theme marked the 1,000th anniversary of the coronations of Poland's first kings. Among the guests was Polish parliamentary Speaker Szymon Hołownia.

First held in 1937, the Pulaski Parade celebrates Polish heritage and Polish-American friendship. It also honors General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought alongside George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, earning the title “Father of the American Cavalry.”

Kazimierz Pułaski (1745-1779). Photo: Public domain

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Source: IAR