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The Polish Constitution Day Parade will be happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Polish American community in Chicago comes together on the first Saturday in May to celebrate the history, patriotism, culture and heritage of Poland. The event is also to remember that Poland enacted a democratic constitution, second only to the constitution of the United States. It was the first democratic constitution in Europe.
Polish History in Chicago
Per lovePoland, Poles have lived in the United States since 1608. Currently, there are approximately 10 million people of Polish descent in this country. This makes it the largest diaspora of Poles in the world.
In the 1850s, large numbers of Polish immigrants settled in Chicago, per Choose Chicago. Many moved to the west side of the city in an area that gradually became known as “Old Polonia.” The heart of this area was the “Polish Triangle” where Milwaukee, Ashland and Division Avenue intersect.
Per the Polish American Association, nearly ⅓ of all Polish immigrants in the United States live in the Chicago area. Polish immigrants have preserved their culture, language and religious traditions.
Polish Constitution Day Festivities
Polish Constitution Day festivities will begin with the Chicago Society of the PNA hosting the 2025 Pre Parade Brunch which celebrates the Polish Constitution Day observance. Per the Chicago Society Foundation, the recipients of the James and Lilian Kulze Scholarship Fund will be announced during the brunch.
The Reception will be at 8;30 am. Brunch will be served at 9 am. Enjoy the Polish brunch favorites.
The 2025 Chicago Polish Constitution Day Parade will begin at 11:30 am. It will start at Balbo and end at Monroe Street.
Per 2025 Alliance of Polish Clubs, the Grand Marshall is Professor Jim Mazurkiewicz, Texas, and the Honorary Marshall will be Bishop Artur Wazny, Diocese of Sasnowiec. The parade’s theme is “1,000 Years of the Polish Kingdom.” The Queen of the parade will be Olivia Kawalczyk.
Tens of thousands of people will line the streets with the aroma of Polish cuisine in the air. See colorful floats, costumed folk dancers, Polish American clubs, community organizations, marching bands, cultural groups and so much more.
After the parade, the celebrations will continue. There will be free concerts of Polish music in Grant Park.
And there will be plenty of parties with music and dancing. And delicious Polish food will be enjoyed – pierogies, kielbasa, potato pancakes and much more.
The Polish Constitution Day Parade Banquet will be held at Mission Hills Country Club on May 3 at 6:30 pm. There will be an open bar, a delicious dinner and entertainment by the Military Orchestra of Poland.
Additional Information
If you’d like to read more about Polish Americans in Chicago, try these books. And you can use our links to see how you can save money on them.
- Chicago’s Polish Downtown by Victoria Granacki
- Polish Chicago: Our History, Our Recipes by Joseph Zurawski
Polish Food in Chicago
If you liked the Polish food at the celebrations and you want to enjoy more, try these restaurants. They were named as the Top 10 Polish Restaurants in Chicago by the users of TripAdvisor.
- Staropolska Restaurant
- Jolly Inn
- Flo & Santos
- Smokose Restaurant
- Red Apple Restaurant
- Smak-Tak Restaurant
- Polish Bistro
- Kasia’s Polish Delicatessen
- Peaches & Pears Restaurants
- Andy’s Deli
Visiting Chicago
If you’d like to visit Chicago for the Polish Constitution Day celebrations, you should consider these hotels. They are all offering discounted rates which can save you money on your stay.
And if you’re going to be flying into Chicago, you can use a promo code to save money on your flight.
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