Polka Parade is the only Polka music radio program that originates from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Now in our 30th year on the radio, Polka Parade keeps the polka musical tradition alive by broadcasting four hours each Saturday over WJYI 1340AM with German music from 8-9am, Polish from 10-11am, Slovenian or Cleveland-style from 11am-12pm, and a mix of polka styles from 12-1pm. Along with wonderful advertisers and sponsors, Polka Parade is supported financially by its listening audience.

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April 24, 2013  Nearly 400 people took part in the Polka Parade annual dance for 2013 held this year at the Richfield Chalet on Sunday, April 21.  A big thanks goes out to all of the bands who took part in this year's great event including Klancnik & Friends, International Mainstreet Polka Band, Steve Meisner and the Polka Parade DJs along with Mike Schneider. Click on the band name to visit their website, purchase their music or find out more about them. Watch for pictures from the big event coming soon right here and on Facebook.

January 18, 2013  Get the details for the big WJYI Polka Parade annual dance on Sunday, April 21, 2013. See, hear, and dance to four great bands including Klancnik and Friends, The International Mainstreet Polka Band, The Steve Meisner Band, and Mike Schneider and the Polka Parade DJs. See all of the details in the DANCE BROCHURE.

September 1, 2012   Just announced, Klancnik and Friends will be the headline band at the Polka Parade annual fund raiser dance. Be sure to mark Sunday, April 21, 2013 on your calendar as you won't want to miss this event. The rest of the band line-up and dance location will be announced soon.

APRIL 28, 2012  Over 425 people attended the Polka Parade 30th birthday celebration and annual dance, Sunday, April 22nd at the Schwabenhof - making it the most attended Polka Parade dance ever!!! Headliner, Eddie Rodick, brought the house down as he and all of the bands put on a fantastic show. See photos from the event on Polka Parade's Facebook page.

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