UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Around the World
Experience the World of Christmas with 50 + Christmas Trees decorated as they are around the world. Plus themed trees based on what is unique to our community. Shop with local vendors, sip on themed holiday drinks, and enjoy cultural food-dine-in/takeout. Engage with other cultural organizations. Participate in raffles and more. Check for a full holiday schedule of unique theme days with holiday music from different cultures and performances. Plus checkout when there will be an opportunity to meet with Santa. Christmas Around the World in Buffalo will be open every Friday 5PM to 9PM. Saturday 11AM to 9PM, Sunday 10AM to 5PM November 29th to January 5th.
Polka Buzz
Join us for a TV Taping of Polka Buzz with four-time Grammy Nominated Polka Family on Sunday, May 19th at St. Stanislaus Social Center. Doors will open at 1PM after the 12 Noon mass. Admission fee is $12 per person. Music will start at 2PM. There will be food, drinks, and raffles. There will be no table reservations. No outside food/beverages will be permitted.
Polonia Day: Honoring Unsung Heroes of Polonia
On Thursday, May 2nd (Polonia Day) we'll come together to honor Unsung Men and Women of Polonia at Kloc’s Grove. Our honorees include: Fr. Bryan Zielenieski, Darlene Knutsen, Jessica Klaich, Diane Imbierowski Czajka, Maria Suplicki, Greg Olma, Ed Gawron, Henry Swiatek, and Bogdan Wisniewski.
Fat Thursday
Celebrate Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) with Four-Time Grammy Nominated “John Gora & Gorale Band”. Free Admission, Pączki, Food, Basket Raffle, and lots of fun!
Pulaski Day Dinner
Join us October 11th at Kloc's Grove for our Annual Pulaski Day Dinner. We will honor Rocky Kotas as WNY Polish American Citizen of the Year, Jerry Kaminski as WNY Polish American Business Owner of the Year, Bob and Camille Brandon with our Lifetime Achievement Award, and Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY with Cultural Organization of the Year. The dinner will take place after our Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the General Pulaski Monument next to the Ellicott Square Building. Cocktail Hour begins at 6PM and Dinner at 7PM. Tickets are $55 Each or $100 per couple.
Checks can be sent to:
General Pulaski Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 282
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
You can also pay via Venmo @GeneralPulaskiWNY, please add $2 for each Venmo ticket purchased.
Deadline to purchase tickets is October 2nd.
Pulaski Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
The community is invited to join The General Pulaski Association and elected officials at The General Pulaski Statue for a wreath laying to pay tribute to "The Father of the American Cavalry". General Pulaski is considered a hero in Poland where he was born and in the United States, where he became an Honorary Citizen in 2009. General Pulaski who died 244 years ago is credited with saving the life of George Washington. Please come out for this wreath laying event as we honor this hero who fought for the freedom and independence of Poland and the United States. He is a hero not to just Polish Americans but to ALL Americans.
World's Largest Polka Dance-World Record Breaking!
Be part of history as we break the World Record for World's Largest Polka Dance. The current record is 802 polka dancers which took place on June 29, 2013 in Germany. We are confident that WNY can break this record. Join us at Buffalo's Pulaski Festival in Niagara Square after the 85th Annual Pulaski Day Parade.
In order to be officially a participant you MUST be officially accounted for and registered. Registration fee is $10 per person, which includes a souvenir individually numbered (World's Largest Polka Dance badge to wear) and Buffalo Polonia reusable bag filled with gifts. ***After event, only Registered participants of the World Record will be allowed to purchase World Record Holder merchandise.
Ways to register:
Register using this registration link on Eventbrite https://WorldsLargestPolkaDance.eventbrite.co
Make payment online: Registration fee can be sent digitally via Venmo @GeneralPulaskiWNY or Paypal @GeneralPulaski
Send names, address, phone number, and email address and return it with payment of $10 per person to
General Pulaski Association, Inc.
PO Box 282
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Registration deadline is September 20th (Registration and payment must be received no later than September 20th).
All participants must check in at the registration tent no later than 3PM on Saturday September 23rd. All participants must be ready to polka dance at 3:25PM in the designated area. The first dance will be at 3:30PM (subject to change).
We are excited to make history with you and for our community to own this World Record!
Polonia Day Dinner honoring Unsung Heroes of Polonia
On Tuesday May 2nd, we'll come together to celebrate Polonia Day by honoring Unsung Men and Women of Polonia at Kloc’s Grove. Our Honorees include: Adrianne Kusmierczyk, Alicia Kowalewski, Zofia Paw, Colleen Killian, Lisa Lewandowski-Stoll, Lilly Wisniewski, David Zawistowski, John Riszko, Pawel Płończak, and Fr. Walter Grabowski.
Fat Thursday/Pączki Day
Celebrate Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) with Four-Time Grammy Nominated “Polka Family”. Free Admission, Pączki, Food, Basket Raffle, and lots of fun! At 5:15PM we will hold WNY’s Best Paczki Contest being judged by elected officials, media personalities, and community leaders.
Fat Thursday is the last Thursday before Lent and is the day in Poland where lines of people extend around blocks at nearby bakeries in order to get Pączki!
Polish American Heritage Night at The Haus
Join the Buffalo/WNY Polish community as we celebrate Polish American Heritage Month at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the General Pulaski Association, Inc. Funds will go towards building a Cultural and Event Center.
PULASKI DAY DINNER
Cocktail Hour 6:00 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm
Reservations must be received no later than October 1, 2022. Late reservations will not be accommodated.
Check: $55 per person | $100 per couple (Mail to General Pulaski Association PO Box 282 Cheektowaga, NY 14225)
Venmo: $57 per person | $104 per couple (Venmo @GeneralPulaskiWNY)
Family Style Dinner: House Salad, Breaded Pork Chops, Chicken Breast Supreme, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Dessert: Ice Cream, Coffee and Tea
WREATH LAYING CEREMONY
Join us as we pay tribute to "The Father of the American Cavalry", General Casimir Pulaski. He is credited with saving the life of George Washington and famously wrote to Washington, "I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it". He would ultimately pay the ultimate sacrifice after being on American soil for just two years. He is one of eight Honorary United States Citizens. This is an annual event organized by The General Pulaski Association, Inc. There will be a dinner to follow at Kloc's Grove.