Polski Day 2015 celebrates Polish heritage – Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!

by William Crum

Every year at this time one of the greatest celebrations in Kansas City, Kan., happens. The event is called Polski Day.

It attracts people from all over the metropolitan Kansas City area. As many know, this is part of our heritage and the first weekend in May is the celebration.

This year the event was even bigger and better than ever. Like always the food was fantastic and the celebration was equally as well.

This event started in 1981 in part to celebrate the great Polish heritage in this area.

This year, 6th Street was blocked, and the National Guard brought a tank to help a boxing club in Kansas City, Kan., raise money.

On Saturday, the parade started on time as always. This year it was even bigger and better than ever. Truly an event the whole family can enjoy.

Scenes from Polski Day on Saturday in Kansas City, Kan. Natalia and Alex Konefal of Shawnee celebrate Polski Day.(Photo by William Crum)

Scenes from Polski Day 2015 in Kansas City, Kan. Polish food was part of the celebration. (Photo by William Crum)

Scenes from Polski Day 2015 in Kansas City, Kan. The Grisnik Band performed at the event. (Photo by William Crum)

Scenes from Polski Day 2015 in Kansas City, Kan. All proceeds from the event benefited All Saints Church. (Photo by William Crum)

Scenes from Polski Day 2015 in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum)

Scenes from Polski Day 2015 in Kansas City, Kan. A tank was on display around 6th Street Saturday morning. (Photo by William Crum)