BUFFALO, N.Y. — Every year Buffalo celebrates General Casimir Pulaski, a Revolutionary War hero.
Saturday marked the 83rd annual Pulaski Day parade which was capped off with celebrations and a festival. Saturday's parade started at Polish Falcons in Depew and ended at St. Stanislaus Social Center in Buffalo.
"Pulaski is one of eight honorary citizens of the United States, and Pulaski not only represents Polish Americans, but he represents the immigrants of the United States," said Joseph Mikolaj Rej Jr., president of the General Pulaski Association.
Nine hours of polka music, including the Grammy-nominated band, Polka Family, also meant a lot of people got to dance. The General Pulaski Association has seen increasing membership and revenue; all are welcome.