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Pulaski (/ p ə ˈ l æ s k i / pə-LASS-kee) [5] is a village in Brown, Oconto, and Shawano counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,539 at the 2010 census . Of this, 3,321 were in Brown County, 218 in Shawano County, and none in Oconto County.
Polka masses are usually held by members of the Roman Catholic Church who consider the polka an important part of their ethnic heritages. The first polka mass was created by Father George Balasko in 1972 and the idea was spread by Father Frank Perkovich throughout the '70s and '80s. [18] Both were polka musicians.
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Three Rivers, MA (01080) is known as "The Polka Capital of New England", featuring some of the region's top polka bands at the well-known Pulaski Park. Many Polish immigrants came to Three Rivers in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and their culture of food and music carries through today.
Pulaski Day can refer to a number of holidays commemorating Polish militia leader Casimir Pulaski. Casimir Pulaski Day, held on the first Monday of March (coinciding with Pulaski's birthday) General Pulaski Memorial Day, held on October 11 (the anniversary of Pulaski's death) Pulaski Day (Western New York), held on the third Sunday of July ...
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Founded in 1996 by Mike Schneider, the band is a four-time award winner and 16-time nominee from such organizations as the National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame, the Wisconsin Polka Boosters, the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame, [1] the Wisconsin Polka Music Awards, [2] and the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI).