Hundreds of people line both sides of Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago on Saturday, May 3, all wearing red and white to symbolize Poland.

They waved signs and flags to mark the anniversary celebration of the day Poland adopted its constitution on May 3, 1791. It was one the first modern constitutions in the world. 

Cities all over celebrate the day with parades and marches, but one of the largest parades continues to be in Chicago on Columbus Drive, from Balbo Drive to Monroe Street. The only parade that is larger than Chicago’s is in Poland itself. 

The Polish immigrant community in Chicago is the largest in the United States, according to the Polish American Association.

This year marks the 134th anniversary of the city’s parade, the oldest ethnic parade in the city.

Some of the groups that participated were the Polish Boy Scouts Association, the Alliance of Polish Clubs and World War II reenactment groups.

For those who came out to watch the parade and celebrate, there were also plenty of vendors selling food, ranging from Polish desserts such as paçzki, and more savory options like Pierogi, kielbasa, naleśniki and others.

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