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Considered one of the largest ethnic parades in the state of Michigan!
A long, rich history is associated with the founding of the Polish Day Parade. In the 1930s, the roots of the present day Polish Day Parade took hold with the May 1 Polish Constitution Day observance held on Detroit’s Belle Isle. The Polish Day Parade evolved into the Pulaski Day Parade and was held in the fall of each year in downtown Detroit.
In 1977, Paul C. Odrobina as president of the Polish American Congress, Michigan Division ad as city council member saw the need for the Polish Day Parade to continue in Hamtramck. Odrobina said, “I was happy to continue the tradition in the city of Hamtramck by having the parade committee agree to stage the parade on Joseph Campau Avenue during the city’s annual festival.”
He continued, “The Polish Day Parade is an annual tradition that celebrates Polish American life. The parade brings out all that is good about one’s Polish heritage. We all should be proud of who we are and what we contribute to America.”
Over 75 years old, the Polish American Congress, Michigan Division serves as an umbrella organization for approximately 100 Polish American groups. The Michigan Division has its headquarters in Hamtramck on Joseph Campau. One of its most vital committees is the Polish Day Parade Committee. The Polish American Congress (PAC) is a U.S. umbrella organization of Polish-Americans and Polish-American organizations. Its membership is composed of fraternal, educational, veterans, religious, cultural, social, business, and political organizations, as well as individuals
The Polish Day Parade is a major annual Polonian event, providing a special opportunity to demonstrate pride in our heritage.
Aside from the parade we also participate in:
Hon. Alexis Krot
Ann Bankowski
Barbara Lemecha, Treasurer
Brian Malski
Casey Kyewski
David Muzzarelli
Dennis Orlowski
Dino Turcato
Donna Bielecki
Donna Weatherby
Hank Luks
Jackie Kolowski
Jeannie Branch
Jerzy (Jurek) Rozalski
Laurie Ziemniak
Ann Felczak
Hon. John Chmura, Chairman
John Johnson
Kathy Kristy
Keith Sadowski
Larry Garner
Mary Ellen Tyszka
Michelle Odrobina
Paul Jerzy
Paul Odrobina
Rafal Nowakowksi
Richard Lapham, Secretary
Ron Papandrea
Stella Szczesny
Terry Bogusz
Tom Schemanski
Walter Ziemniak
In Memoriam:
Hank Anonick, Deceased
Joe Brzezinski, Deceased
Ed Mandell, Deceased
Jerry Surowiec, Deceased
Jerrold Marsh, Deceased
HISTORY
P.A.C.
PARADE COMMITTEE
2024 ROAST
lETS GET READY TO PARTY!!!!!
THURSDAY May 30, 2022
Dinner 7:00pm
American Polish Century Club 33204 Maple Lane (14 Mile & Hoover) Sterling Heights, Ml
GET INVOLVED
Considered one of the largest ethnic parades in the state of Michigan!
All are invited to become parade volunteers.
Please contact us. It takes lots of volunteers to put on such a great parade.
Anyone 18 years or older can help, as can 16 and 17 year olds with parental permission.
Volunteers will have to report to the Parade early on Aug 26.
Click here to download a volunteer application
Anyone wishing to submit parade entry forms by e-mail should use the following address: jmchmura@comcast.net
To download the parade entry form Click Here
Polish Day Parade Guidelines
1.) All entries must be appropriate and be in good taste, as per the discretion of the Polish Day Parade Committee.
2.) Busses, tow trucks, or any vehicle deemed unsuitable will not be allowed in the parade.
3.) All parade entries are to be appropriately decorated, including the vehicle pulling the entry.
4.) All parade participants (scouts, scout leaders, veterans, (etc.) must be dressed in either a uniform or costume.
5.) Each entry should provide a banner or other signage for identification.
6.) All equestrian units are to make their own arrangements for clean-up in the parade forming area, along the parade route, and the parade disbanding area.
7.) No parade participant may join or exit the parade while it is in progress.
8.) No alcoholic beverages and/or food are permitted while the entry is in the parade route.
9.) Due to safety reasons, there is to be no distribution of any items (candy, etc.) along the parade route – however, someone may walk down the sidewalk along the parade route and distribute these items. However, we must be appraised of this prior to the parade!!
10.) All children are to be met at the designated areas at the parade disbanding area.
11.) Any parade participant not adhering to the parade guidelines will not be allowed to participate in future parades.
12.) The Committee will attempt to accommodate all preferences regarding Parade line-up position or any other requests which an entrant may have. However entrants should be aware that it may be impossible to grant all requests. The Committee reserves the right to alter the parade line-up or make any other changes at any time.
If you would like to be a personal or corporate sponsor for the Roast or Parade please reach out to polishdayparade@gmail.com
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PICTURES
Check out the fun from past events!
PARADE ROUTE
Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 on COMMON RD.
The Parade will begin at 4:10 pm sharp at Cousino High School and proceed South on Hoover, West on Common, culminating at the Warren Civic Center.
CONTACT
FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE REACH OUT BELOW
Head Office
Address : 11333 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, Michigan 48212
Phone : (313) 365-9400
Email : jchmura@37thdistrictcourt.org
Join us for an evening of music, great food, open bar, cheer and many laughs as friends & roast
Vinnie Dombroski
Master of Ceremonies
Mike Walters
Roasters
Jay Towers
Bushman
Trudy Daniels
John Bobby
Jason Hartless
Jim Johnson
Aug 24