The General Pulaski Association, Inc
A New York State 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Corporation
Unsung Heroes of Polonia Banquet
Please celebrate with us on Friday, April 24, 2026, as we recognize these outstanding individuals for their valuable contributions to our community. All honorees—whether of Polish ancestry or not—have given selflessly, inspiring us with excitement for the future!
Our 2026 Honorees:
Marcia Brucz
Jasmine Chen
Lucy Ederer
Chris Hawley
Orest Iskalo
Thomas Kilianski
Christopher and Julie Kramer
Dennis Mavromatis
Mariola Niewiadomski
Maritza Vega
Event Details:
Cocktail Hour: 6:00 PM
Dinner & Program: 7:15 PM
Location: Kloc's Grove, West Seneca
Tickets: $55 per person or $100 per couple
Extras: Basket raffle and dinner program!
Make it even more special: Friends, family, and businesses can place a personal message, tribute, or ad in the program booklet to honor our Unsung Heroes. Email generalpulaskiparade@gmail.com for details and pricing.
Payment Deadline: Saturday, April 4, 2026 (early payment helps with planning—late reservations may not be accommodated).
Checks: Payable to General Pulaski Association, Inc. and mail to:
PO Box 282, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Venmo: @GeneralPulaskiWNY (note: $2 convenience fee per ticket)
We can't wait to say Thank You together and celebrate these quiet heroes who make our community stronger!
RSVP soon—spaces are limited! Questions? Email generalpulaskiparade@gmail.com or message us here.
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Heritage Restaurant Week
In collaboration with the Erie County 250th Anniversary Commission, the General Pulaski Association is hosting a multiethnic restaurant week Friday, May 8th through Sunday, May 17th to help Buffalonians and visitors learn more about our local cuisines.
Restaurant Sign-up
We would love for your restaurant to participate in this food celebration. The registration fee of $100 includes advertisements, promotions, guidebooks, media coverage, and more. All you have to do is create a fixed special price menu or offer a special, such as flat 20% off, or buy one get one half off, etc. We would love to partner to make this 250th heritage celebration fun for our community!
Participating Restaurants:
Buffalo Vada-Pav and Bites
Inchin Bamboo
Maharaja
Mom’s Kitchen
The Dove
Participating Restaurants:
Bob and John’s La Hacienda
Quenelle
Mirchi
Vada Pav
Thai House
Yalley’s African Kitchen
Participating Restaurants:
Hofbrauhaus
Street Asian Food
Schwabl’s
Morluski’s
Almaza Grill
Heritage Restaurant Celebration: Honoring 250 Years of American Independence
Erie County, May 8th-May 17th, 2026
By 1776, we had enough cultures and languages on these shores to resemble an early version of the United Nations. In 2026, some cultures look back on these three-thousand-year-old roots, while others look back on their three-hundred-year-old roots, while still others look back on their thirty-year-old roots. We mark this year as the 250th anniversary of American Independence, but it is also a celebration of this continent’s long tradition of welcoming various cultures and languages, enabling people to sow the seeds of what we call home.
No matter who we are or where we came from, we must all eat. Heritage Restaurant Celebration—a partnership between Erie County 250th Commemorative Commission and the General Pulaski Association—honors the culinary traditions of various cultural heritages by encouraging residents to try flavor profiles and ingredients from across the globe, all accessible in Erie County thanks to our restaurants that keep the traditions going. Between May 8th and May 17th, our partner restaurants in the German, Polish, Italian, Indian, Bengali, Chinese, Burmese, Thai, Lebanese, Latin American, and American culinary traditions will be offering their cuisines and specials for residents to enjoy.
Diners, what to expect: participating restaurants are listed at ErieCounty250.com, https://visitbuffalo.com/erie-county-250/, generalpulaski.com, and social posts from Erie County Historical Commission and partners. Also, flyers around town will post partner restaurants—check flyers and websites for information on hours, reservations and specials.
Restaurants, what to expect: residents might be veterans or entirely new to a flavor profile. Anything you can share on the history and experience when they visit might help!
Celebrate Mother’s Day, or a graduation dinner, while enjoying the historical tradition of our heritage partners!
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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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