As every year, Polish Student Society at Columbia University and Barnard College sent its representatives to march in the annual Pulaski Parade. The 76th Pulaski Parade marched down Fifth Avenue on Sunday, October 6th, 2013.
The event was established in 1937 to honor Kazimierz Pułaski (Casimir Pulaski), one of only seven individuals in the history of the United States to have received an honorary citizenship. Casimir Pulaski was a Polish-American hero who saved the life of George Washington at the Battle of Brandywine. Known as the “father of the American cavalry,” Pulaski died at the Siege of Savannah.
The Pulaski Parade gathers Polish-Americans proud to celebrate their Polish roots. Among groups marching in the parade are Polish diplomats, the Polish Scouts (ZHP), performing groups, and numerous Polish-American organizations.
The Pulaski Parade gathers Polish-Americans proud to celebrate their Polish roots. Among groups marching in the parade are Polish diplomats, the Polish Scouts (ZHP), performing groups, and numerous Polish-American organizations.
After the parade, our students joined other Polish-American representatives for an after-party at the Kosciuszko Foundation, where traditional Polish dishes were served.