BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – It’s one of the biggest summer time events in Branch County. Final preparations are taking place for the 53rd Bronson Polish Festival which starts Thursday and will run through Saturday, July 22.
This year’s theme is “Livin’ My Best POLISH Life”.
While Polish food will be available at various Bronson locations starting at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, the Opening Ceremonies and Kick-off will take place that night in the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church Gym starting at 6:30 p.m.
The evening will include the crowning of the Polish Festival King and Queen as well as the rest of the court. Lifetime Bronson residents Bryan Herman and Pam Hyska McConn were named Festival King and Queen in 2022.
The 2022 Bronson Polish Festival court. (Photo by MWC’s Sean Watson)
Friday is Kids Day at Douglas Park with a Bike Raffle at 12 noon. The annual fireworks show will take place Friday night at dusk.
Saturday’s events will be highlighted by the Polish Festival parade starting at 1:00 p.m.. The parade will travel along U.S. 12 from Division to Lincoln Streets. The Grand Marshals this year will be the Bronson Community School bus drivers.
Among the other events on Saturday are a car show, a garden tractor show, a softball tournament and a polka dinner and dance at the St. Mary’s gym.
Various restaurants and community organizations will be serving Polish food throughout the festival. More information can be found at the Bronson Polish Festival Facebook page.
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