The General Pulaski Association, Inc
A New York State 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Corporation
Join us for the 87th Pulaski Day Parade!
The 87th Annual Pulaski Day Parade will take place on October 12, 2025 at 1:00pm on Main Street in Williamsville. The parade will start at Williamsville South HS and end at Cayuga Road.
Line up for the parade will begin at 11:30am on Sunday, October 12 at Williamsville South High School. The parade blessing will begin promptly at 12:50pm.
The Pulaski Festival will follow in Williamsville’s Island Park.
Parade Applications Now Available
The Pulaski Princess and Countess Program is sponsored by the General Pulaski Association, Inc. Pulaski Princess and Pulaski Countess represent the General Pulaski Association, Inc. and serve as a cultural ambassador at various events throughout the year including (but not limited to): Polish Flag Day, Pulaski Day, Dyngus Day, and Pulaski Fall Fest. The highlight of the year is leading the Pulaski Parade on October 12th, 2025.
Applicants for Princess and Countess must be between the ages of 6 and 17 (high school seniors graduating in 2025 are eligible if already 18). Applicants must be of Polish descent and demonstrate a passion for sharing Polish culture and traditions. Applications are due by September 12, 2025. If deemed necessary, Zoom interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the Princess and Countess committee.
The application has been digitized. We ask that you upload your answers to the application questions with a video. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us by email at secretary@generalpulaski.com or by phone at 716-218-0550
Winners will be notified via email by September 15, 2025.
2025 Pulaski Fall Fest
Williamsville, NY, Island Park
October 11: 12 noon to 10pm
October 12: 2pm to 9pm
Pulaski Fall Fest is coming to the Village of Williamsville! Join us at Island Park for a Free Admission Fall Festival with a lot of fun and excitement as we bring cultures and communities together.
Enjoy a free pumpkin giveaway, a pumpkin painting contest for kids, a $2,000 plus Prize Giveaway (entry blanks will be passed out during the 87th Annual Pulaski Day Parade) dance groups from many different cultures including the famous Wesoły Lud Polish Folk Dance Company from Chicago.
The 140 ft beer tent will kick off at 12 Noon on Saturday October 11th with Free Admission for the Polka Buzz TV show featuring The Eddie Forman Orchestra (EFO) (bring your own lawn chairs), 4 TV episodes will be taped. First TV taping starts at 1PM.
At 7PM the party band Hit N Run band will play until 10PM.
Sunday the Pulaski Fall Fest opens at 2PM after the 87th Annual Pulaski parade. Entries received during the parade for the $2,000 plus prize giveaway can be dropped off at the basket raffle tent.
In the beer tent, the Bergholz German band will start at 2PM and go till 5PM. At 6PM Queen City, the Queen Tribute Band will perform until 9PM.
The cultural stage will include dance performances from many different cultures throughout the day on Sunday.
More exciting news to be announced.
87th Annual Pulaski Day Pre-Parade Breakfast at Reikart House
Reikart House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
5000 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
Join us at our Pre-Parade Breakfast for the 87th Annual Pulaski Day Parade. The breakfast will take place at the Reikart House 10AM to Noon. We will recognize Doug King as WNY Polish American of the Year. Dina Szymanski as our Grand Marshal and our Honorary Grand Marshals for the 87th Annual Pulaski Day Parade. We will also crown our Countess Pulaski and Princess Pulaski. Presentation will begin at 10:45AM
Be greeted at the breakfast by the World Famous International Ambassadors of Polish Culture, Wesoly Lud Polish Folk Dance Company. Wesoly Lud, is Gold Medal recipient from Stowarzyszenia "Wspolnota Polska and perform in Folk dance festivals around the world.
The breakfast is $65 per person which includes Bottled juice (orange, cranberry, and apple), Pastry station (muffins, scones, and croissants), Sesame and 9 grain bagels with cream cheese, Seasonal fresh cut fruit, Steel-cut oatmeal, Skillet station (summer squash, peppers, onions, mushrooms, hash brown potatoes, scrambled eggs, chives), Vanilla Bread French Toast Station (mascarpone whipped cream, maple syrup, and whipped butter) Coffee and tea, also Bellini drinks are included. Payment is due by October 1st, 2025.
Payment can be sent to: General Pulaski Association, Inc. P.O. BOX 282 Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Pulaski Cultural Series - Vibrant Strings
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6 to 9pm The 33 Speakeasy Grill
Join us for a free event featuring the Vibrant Strings at The 33 Speakeasy Grill.
Vibrant Strings has been opening acts for Kenny G, Johnny Gill, Llyod, The Whispers, Robin Thicke, Musiqsoulchild, Silk, Ginuwine & 112, The Dance Theatre of Harlem & After 7. The trio has performed for Netflix, the NFL's Buffalo Bills halftime playoff game and NHL's Buffalo Sabres Games, dignitaries such as Mayors, Senators, Legislators, the Buffalo Common Council, & councilmen/woman.
Vibrant Strings have played side-by-side with The Grammy Award winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and have made appearances on AM Buffalo, WKBW ch7, WGRZ ch2, also interviews with The Buffalo News, The Challenger, The Criterion, magazines, radio WBLK 93.7 and was nominated for a music award.
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Questions?
Call (716) 218-0550 or email GeneralPulaskiParade@gmail.com
Our Mission
The General Pulaski Association, Inc.’s mission is to promote and preserve the memory and legacy of one of America’s greatest Revolutionary War heroes, General Casimir Pulaski and to provide historical, patriotic, educational, social, and cultural programming to and about Americans of Polish ancestry. Through the good name of General Casimir Pulaski and the significant Polish ancestry that exists in WNY, we create partnerships with individuals and institutions in Poland and Polish communities throughout the world to help benefit the people and the community of Western New York in business, education, medical, tourism, and economic development. We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere that allows individuals the opportunity to get more involved in the Polish American community and give young people the opportunity to not only be included in the community but an opportunity for young Polish Americans to shine with leadership and cultural opportunities.
Contact Us
The General Pulaski Association, Inc.
PO Box 282
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
generalpulaskiparade@gmail.com
(716) 218-0550
“I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it.”
– General Casimir Pulaski
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