PULASKI DAYS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Pulaski Days is
celebrated Annually
the First Full Weekend of October
OUR OBJECTIVES
(1) To honor General Casimir Pulaski, American Revolutionary War Hero who, as a Polish immigrant, born into a noble family, sacrificed his life for the cause of liberty in America. General Pulaski was the father of the U.S. Calvary, a General second to none, and a man known throughout Europe for his bravery and perseverance in defending freedom.
(2) To foster recognition and respect to people of Polish heritage and their right to a place of honor among the peoples of the world, and create an awareness of their many contributions to the arts, philosophy, politics, sciences and religion.
(3) To bring together people of all nationalities, to promote understanding, good will, make lasting friendships and acquaintanceships and eliminate bigotry.