Polish Constitution Day Parade in Parma May 1, 2011
The Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791 was the first constitution to follow the 1788 ratification of the United States Constitution. May 3 was restored as an official Polish holiday in April 1990, after the fall of communism. It is celebrated in Cleveland with events including a parade in Slavic Village.
Enjoy these images and video highlights of the parade.
Video highlights of the Parade
Parade Announcer Bruce Kalinowski
Grand Marshall Halina Junak
Francis Rutkowski
Polish American Congress Ohio Division
Veterans
Cleveland Society of Poles
Rick Bentley
US Navy
Charles Horvath - US Navy for 22 years
Coast Guard
Judge Diane Karpinski
Pope John Paul II
Miss Polonia Ohio
PIAST Ensemble
Big Chuck Schodowski
Living Traditions
Junior Miss Parma Kelly Quinn
Cleveland Polka Music
Parma High School Band
Getting ready for next Ghoulardifest
Sto lat
Rev. Roman Misiewicz, Pastor St Mary P.N.C. Church
Miss Polonia Ohio 2011 and first runner up
Judge Diane Karpinski and Rev. Eric Orzech
Living Traditions Folk Ensemble
John Borkowski and Francis Rutkowski
George Brown from Senator Portman's office and Walter Borkowski
Even Rev. Orzech has to run to keep pace with Parade Grand Marshall Halina Junak!