Polish Day Parade in Warren! Entry Form. Celebrate Polish heritage, community, and tradition at the 2026

July 3, 2026 by

Polish Day Parade

Celebrate Polish heritage, community, and tradition at the 2026 Polish Day Parade in Warren!

Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, for an afternoon filled with colorful floats, energetic performances, traditional attire, music, and plenty of Polish pride.

  • Saturday, August 29, 2026
  • Parade begins at 4:10 p.m.
  • Lineup begins at 3:00 p.m.
  • Starting at Cousino High School
  • Ending near the Warren Civic Center

Organizations, performers, marching groups, floats, equestrian units, and community members are invited to participate. Every applicant will also be automatically entered into the Pride of the Parade Contest, with categories including Best Overall Presentation, Best Performance, Best Float Design, Most Polish Spirit, and Fan Favorite.

Entry Form below:

https://www.polishdayparade.com/entry-form/

Polish-Day-Parade-Entry-Full-Form

 

 

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You’re Invited to a Summer Picnic!

July 1, 2026 by

Dear Members and Supporters of the Polish American Congress Michigan Division and the Whole Polonia, Join us for a delightful afternoon of fun and camaraderie at our annual picnic! Organized by: CLUB FILARETS and POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS MICHIGAN DIVISION When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, Time: 1:00 PM Where: Stony Creek Metropark, Lakeview Picnic Area (Shelter H), Shelby Township, MI Details: Enjoy delicious grilled Polish sausage and hot dogs for the kids. Water and pop will be provided by the organizers. Please bring your favorite dish to share with everyone! Note: Only the park entrance fee is required. RSVP: Please call or text us at 586-944-4211 to let us know you’re coming! We look forward to a wonderful gathering filled with fun, food, and great company!

 

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Scholarship and Grant applications – Deadline May 30, 2026

April 21, 2026 by

The Polish American Congress of Michigan Scholarship Fund, Inc.  is now accepting Scholarship and Grant applications.  The deadline to apply is May 30, 2026.

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Polish American Congress-MI Election Results of April 18, 2026

April 18, 2026 by

The results of the Polish American Congress-Michigan Division (PAC-MI) Officer Elections held at 11 AM on April 18, 2026 in our PAC-MI office (2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083) are as follows:

PRESIDENT:                                             Jolanta Halaczkiewicz

EXECUTIVE VP:                                       Jerzy Rozalski

VP of AMERICAN AFFAIRS:                    Irene Dziechciarz

VP of  POLISH AFFAIRS:                         Iwona Jedrzejczak

CORRESPONDING SEC:                         Mariusz Palka

REC. SEC.  Membership Mtg:                 Mariusz Palka

REC. SEC. Board Meetings:                    Mariusz Palka

TREASURER:                                           George Kurzatkowski

 

NATIONAL DIRECTORS:

Piotr Halaczkiewicz

Alicja Karlic

George Kurzatkowski

Stella Szczesny

Frank Dmuchowski (alternate)

 

STATE DIRECTORS:

Christopher Adamczyk

Ann Bankowski

Walter Bankowski

Donna Bielecki

Maria Chodubski

Frank Dmuchowski

Zdzislaw Forys

Iwona Jedrzejczak

Dariusz Klepko

Richard Konrad

Kazimierz Kozlowski

Lukasz Maciag

Brian Malski

Kazimierz Szawarski

Miroslaw Wawrysz

Michael Wilk

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE:

Maria Chodubski

Ed Nizienski

Joseph Sobota

Congratulations to our newly elected officers!  We look forward to working together to build a stronger Polonia!  Thank you to all who accepted nominations – your engagement and willingness to serve is welcome and needed!

Thank you also to the Nomination Committee (Hon. Judge John Chmura (Chairman), Ann Bankowski, Andrzej Chodubski, Irene Dziechciarz, Danuta Gurne, and Brian Malski) for all of your work in helping the elections to go smoothly.

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Exciting News – PAC MI Cruise to Alaska in 2027! MORE INFORMATION SOON

April 9, 2026 by
Dear PAC MI Members and Supporters,
We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the incredible success of our 2026 Caribbean Cruise, we are now planning our next adventure, a spectacular cruise to Alaska!
Mark your calendars for 2027, as we set our sights on exploring the breathtaking landscapes and unique experiences that Alaska has to offer. This promises to be an unforgettable journey, and we can’t wait to share more details with you soon.
Stay tuned for updates and information on dates, itineraries, and registration. We look forward to making more amazing memories together!
 
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Katyn/ Smolensk Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 pm

March 12, 2026 by

Polish American Congress-MI invites Polonia to participate in a patriotic Holy Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 pm. offered to honor the memory of those killed in Katyn, and for the Polish delegation who died in the Smolensk plane crash in 2010.

St. Faustina Catholic Church

14025 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48088

Celebrant:  Fr. Bogdan Milosz

Memories from Katyn patriotic Holy Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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The First Polonia Cruise! March 21–28, 2026

March 12, 2026 by

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Pisanki Workshop – Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 3 pm.

March 12, 2026 by

The Polish Pisanki Workshop will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12 – 3 pm. at the Polish American Congress-MI Office, 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083 (first entry from Dequindre Rd).  Free admission, donations accepted.

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Office closed on Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, March 28, 2026

March 12, 2026 by

The Polish American Congress-MI office will be closed on Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, March 28, 2026.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

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PAC-MI Officer Nominations/ Elections 2026-2027

March 3, 2026 by

The elections for Polish American Congress- Michigan Division board will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. We are accepting nominations until March 18, 2026. The nominations may be mailed to the office (2975 E. Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083) or you may drop them off in person during office hours or in the blue drop box outside our office at other times.
Some members asked for a list of officers who are currently serving which we will provide below:

President: Jolanta Halaczkiewicz
Executive VP: Stella Szczesny
VP of Polish Affairs: Jurek Rozalski
VP of American Affairs: Irene Dziechciarz
Treasurer: George Kurzatkowski
Recording Secretary (General Meetings): Mariusz Palka
Recording Secretary (Board Meetings): Mariusz Palka
Corresponding Secretary: OPEN

National Directors (3+ alternate):

Stella Szczesny
Donna Bielecki
Frank Dmuchowski
Barbara Lemecha (alternate)

Please note: National Directors must be willing to travel to annual Polish American Congress National Directors meetings held out of state (usually Chicago) in October of each year.

Auditors:

Joseph Sobota
Ed Nizienski
Wladyslaw Bankowski

State Directors:

Dariusz Klepko
Richard Konrad
Ewa Matuszewska
Brian Malski
Joseph Majcher
Zdzislaw Forys
Frank Dmuchowski
Krzysztof Adamczyk
Gena Jurek
John Radzilowski
Rev. Bernard Witek
Iwona Jedrzejczak
Miroslaw Wawrysz
Jerome Brzezinski

Three of our State Directors have passed away during their last term: Barbara Gronet, Jackie Kolowski, and Tom Schemanski.
Please thoughtfully consider nominating yourself or others for a position where one might serve. We have so many wonderful ideas and we need your help and participation to bring them to fruition.

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