The General Pulaski Association, Inc
A New York State 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Corporation
Experience Heritage 250 Fest and the 88th Annual Pulaski Day Parade
September 11-12, 2026
Veterans Park, Village of Depew
Get ready for a celebration of culture and community at the Heritage 250 Fest! This family-friendly festival offers fun for all ages with exciting events and entertainment.
Keep up to date on festival information at generalpulaski.com or send us an email at generalpulaskiparade@gmail.com
Friday, September 11
5-7 PM: Polish Happy Hour – get a ticket for free Polish food! Beer tent opens with Polish beer, Polish wine, and music by Kaisertown Polka Band
7-10 PM: Saints of Crue in beer tent (Mötley Crüe tribute band)
Saturday, September 12
11:30 – 12 PM: 88th Annual Pulaski Day Parade with free mug giveaway for parade watchers
12 PM: Festival opens after the 88th Annual Pulaski Day Parade
12-6 PM: Cultural Pavilion featuring music and dance from around the world
12:30-4 PM: Nickel City Wrestling demos in the park
12-2 PM: Buffalo Touch polka band in the beer tent
3-6 PM: Reset to Vinyl classic rock, 80s, alt 90s, and current rock/pop music
7-10 PM: Blackroot classic rock, hard rock, metal covers from 70s to 2000s
Both days feature:
Activities for kids! Coloring and simple crafts.
Drink specials in the beer tent!
The Buffalo Touch polka
Kaisertown Polka Band
Reset To Vinyl classic/80s/90s rock
Saints of Crue - Motley Crue tribute
Blackroot rock/hard rock/metal
Nickel City Wrestling
Join us for the 88th Pulaski Day Parade!
The 88th Annual Pulaski Day Parade will take place on September 12, 2026 at 11:30am in Depew between the Municipal Building and Veterans Park.
Line up for the parade will begin at 10:30am at the Depew Municipal Building.
The Heritage 250 Fest will follow in Depew’s Veterans Park.
All parade participants will receive a commemorative Heritage 250 ribbon and pin.
During the parade, redemption tickets will be handed out for a free mug (1 per person) that will be given out in the basket raffle tent in the park.
The annual Pulaski Day Parade is one of the most historic annual cultural parades in the United States. Previous Grand Marshals of our parade included U.S. President John F. Kennedy and U.S. VP Nelson Rockefeller.
Bring your whole family and be a part of history. Continue the tradition that has lasted generations!
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Our Mission
The General Pulaski Association is dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of General Casimir Pulaski through educational, cultural, and commemorative events that foster historical awareness in the Western New York community and beyond. We strive to be actively engaged in cultural celebrations to strengthen Polish American heritage and promote unity among diverse groups. Through our cultural ties, we contribute to the welfare and enrichment of our community and help foster unique opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations.
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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