POLISH AMERICAN DAY
AT GREAT AMERICA

Chicago, Illinois - The final outing of the season for the four Polish Fraternal Organizations was the Polish American Day at the Six Flags Great America Theme Park in Gurnee, Illinois on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Park goers were greeted by the four Vice Presidents and the Acting Polish General Consul Pawel Petrasienski.

The event was chaired by Mrs. Anna Sokolowski, Vice President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union. Assisting her were Vice Presidents, Paul Odrobina of the Polish National Alliance, Sharon Zago of the Polish Women's Alliance and Robert Gorny of the Polish Falcons. This past year, the four Fraternal Organizations hosted a Polish American Night at Cellular Field (April 19th), a Fraternal Bowling Tournament (April 23rd) and the Fraternal Junior Bowling Tournament (April-May).

The weather cooperated with a beautiful day. The park opened at 10:00 a.m. It was a fun-filled day with families and friends taking in the attractions that Six Flags Great America has to offer including rides, roller coasters, Polish foods, shows and many other exciting things for one to do throughout the day.

At 7:00 p.m. at the Theatre Royale, located in the Orleans section of the park, a special performance was held featuring dance groups from the PNA and PRCUA. The groups performing included: Wesoly Lud and Polonia from the PRCUA, and WICI, Lajkonik, and Polanie of the PNA. Those in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the performance put on on by these excellent dance groups.

Story by: Robert M. Jadach
Photos by: Jan Odrobina

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