Famous Ankles

I’ve led you on for two posts before putting in my favorite part:  Miss Polonia.  This is the part to the Polish Parade that struck me the first time I saw it last year and I found it very endearing that the community absolutely, positively, totally refuses to say that just one of their young ladies is enough representation for all of Poland.  Why have one pretty girl when the Polish community has so very many?

And, for the most part, they double it by having a “Little Miss Polonia”, sometimes called “Junior Miss Polonia” – not to mention the occasional “court”.  This was the 27th General Pulaski Parade and I have a suspicion that there have been hundreds and hundred of Miss Polonias, each of whom remembers her day(s) in the sun during a great parade.  And I say:  Good for you!

I have no idea of any sort of requirement to become a Miss Polonia.  I presume any and every group participating has the right to name one for whatever reasons they deem appropriate.  About all that was consistent amongst them was a tiara or crown.  During the march, I saw one or two tiara-wearers that weren’t clearly marked with the title, but they’re all “Miss Polonia” to Famous Ankles.

Congrats, ladies.

Miss Polonia – Staten Island

Next, Miss Polonia South Brooklyn Inez Zuska and Junior Miss Polonia Isabella Kwasnik.

Next, Miss Polonia from Our Lady of Consolation Church (with one or more Junior Miss Polonias).

Another Miss Polonia (at least I think she is).

Miss Polonia of Greenpoint (this was a tough one to catch).

Miss Polonia of Utica.

Another Miss Polonia (sometimes there’s no sign for what area or group; and sometimes they have the names).

I love this name:  Miss Polonia of Glen Cove and Vicinity.

And here’s Mister and Miss Polonia.  (The only “Mr. Polonia” I saw.)

Miss Polonia of Manhattan.

Another Miss Polonia.

Next, Miss Polonia of Orange County, New York.

Next, Miss Polonia of Ridgewood NY Sylvia Kruszewska and Jr Miss Polonia Michalle Warunek.

Next, Miss Polonia of Ozone Park, Violetta Chmura and Little Miss Polonia Victoria Nowinski.

Miss Polonia of Maspeth.  There’s a Junior Miss Maspeth there, but not a great photo.  Sorry, as you deserve better, kid.

Miss Polonia of Rockland County, New York.

Miss Polonia of Westchester, along with a Junior Miss Polonia, maybe two of ’em.

Miss Polonia of Stamford, Connecticut.

Miss Polonia of Wallington Sylwia Soltys.

 Miss Polonia of Garfield, Amada Konarski. 

Miss Polonia of Jersey City.  This was disappointing as I had a great shot but an official photographer blocked my picture.

At this point, it’s getting late and I still have many a Miss Polonia to go.  Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post.

-H

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