named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Pulaski Day Parade
Hosts the 87th (2025) and 88th (2026) Annual Pulaski Day Parade in Williamsville and Depew, NY, featuring cultural groups, marching units, and the Pulaski Princess and Countess.
Heritage 250 Awards and Cultural Excellence Banquet
Co-hosts an awards banquet honoring 250 individuals for cultural contributions in Erie County as part of the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebrations.
Heritage Restaurant Celebration
Partners with Erie County to promote cultural cuisine through a 10-day restaurant event featuring diverse culinary traditions across Erie County.
Pulaski Fall Festival
Organizes a multi-day cultural festival with music, dance performances, food, a basket raffle, and a $2,000 prize giveaway, held in Island Park, Williamsville.
Pulaski Princess and Countess Program
Runs a youth ambassador program for girls of Polish descent aged 6–17, who represent Polish culture at events throughout the year.
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Holds an annual ceremony at the General Pulaski statue in Buffalo, NY, honoring his legacy with community and civic leaders.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Host post-parade community festivals and eventsHosts public festivals following the Pulaski Day Parade, including the Heritage 250 Fest in Depew’s Veterans Park and the Pulaski Fall Fest in Williamsville’s Island Park, featuring cultural engagement, informational displays, and community activities.
- Organize cultural and educational heritage eventsPlans and hosts educational, cultural, and commemorative events such as the Paczki Day celebration at St. Teresa's Parish Center in South Buffalo and a 10-day heritage restaurant celebration featuring diverse cuisines including Polish, German, Italian, Indian, Bengali, Chinese, Burmese, Thai, Lebanese, Latin American, and American, to promote historical awareness and cultural unity in Western New York.
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Polish & Slavic Cultural Preservation 2 activities
- Manage organizational membershipAccepts new membership applications to promote community involvement in the Buffalo and International Polish Community, supporting organizational engagement and outreach.
- Run the Pulaski Princess and Countess ProgramSelects youth cultural ambassadors through the Pulaski Princess and Countess Program who represent the organization at events throughout the year, promoting Polish American heritage and community engagement.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administer awards and recognition programsRecognizes individuals for advancing cultural organizations, community service, cross-cultural relationships, and contributions to Erie County and Western New York through formal awards, including the Award in Cultural Excellence for 250 honorees during Erie County’s 250th anniversary.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Host annual dinner and pre-parade breakfast eventsOrganizes an annual dinner to honor community members and hosts a pre-parade breakfast at Reikart House to recognize honorees, crown the Countess Pulaski and Princess Pulaski, and celebrate youth ambassadors.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Host annual wreath-laying and commemorative ceremoniesConducts the annual General Pulaski Wreath Laying Ceremony at the General Casimir Pulaski Statue in downtown Buffalo to honor the legacy of General Pulaski through formal commemoration.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Organize and host the annual Pulaski Day ParadePlans and executes the annual Pulaski Day Parade in Depew, NY, a historic cultural event that has drawn large crowds, including over 400,000 spectators in 1962. The parade route has varied over time, including locations on Main Street in Williamsville and concluding at Cayuga Road.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distribute commemorative items and event perksProvides commemorative Heritage 250 ribbons and pins to parade participants and offers redemption tickets for free mugs distributed at the basket raffle tent in Veterans Park during post-parade festivities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$38K79%
Investment income$3K6%
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expenses
Total expenses$47K
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balance sheet
Total assets$71K
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Net assets$71K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -50.1%
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Erie County 250th Commemorative Commission Partner — Co-organizes the Heritage Restaurant Celebration to honor culinary traditions during the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
- Kloc's Grove Partner — Host venue for the annual Unsung Heroes dinner event.
- NYS 250th Commemorative Commission, Erie County Partner — Collaborates to recognize individuals with the Award in Cultural Excellence as part of Erie County’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- NYS 250th Commemorative Commission, Erie County Partner — Collaborates with the General Pulaski Association to present the Heritage 250 Awards and Cultural Excellence Banquet.
- National Archives & Records Administration Government — Source of archival video materials with restricted public access.
- St Teresa’s Parish Center Partner — Host venue for Paczki Day event
- Wesoły Lud Polish Folk Dance Company Partner — Performing partner at the Pre-Parade Breakfast and Wreath Laying Ceremony, contributing cultural programming to the Pulaski Day events.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
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- Cultural Celebration and Commemoration as Community Cohesionmethodology: cultural_commemorationBy organizing annual cultural parades, commemorations, and recognition events, the organization strengthens Polish-American identity and fosters community unity, because shared heritage rituals create durable social bonds and inclusive participation across generations.
- Youth Cultural Ambassadorship for Intergenerational Engagementmethodology: intergenerational_cultural_engagementBy engaging youth of Polish descent as cultural ambassadors in public events, the organization sustains heritage transmission and promotes active participation, because youth representation reinforces identity continuity and deepens community investment.