Thousands Attend Greek Independence Day Parade in New York

Thousands Attend Greek Independence Day Parade in New York

New York Greek Independence Day Parade 2025. Credit: GreekReporter New York City’s famed Fifth Avenue filled with thousands of Greek-Americans and others on Sunday, March 30, who attended the traditional Greek Independence Day parade. Proudly waving the white-and-blue Greek flag, they participated in the final of the weekend-long festivities that this year marked 204 years since the start of the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Turks. This y…

A new show with a Greek program began on Saturday, March 28, in the European Program of Egyptian Radio. Presenter is Christos G. Papadopoulos, lyricist-writer, member of the Association of Greek Foreign Press Correspondents (EAETE) and an old acquaintance in Egypt, as former Director of the Greek Cultural Center of Cairo for many years. The new show airs every Saturday at 12 noon and alternately on Mondays. Christos Papadopoulos on the “air” of…

Lou Katsos Explains How NY and America Are Related To the Greek Revolution - Helleniscope

EDIOR’S NOTE (Nick Stamatakis).  Helleniscope shares with Lou Katsos a love for history.  Lou was correct in raising the issue of the absence – during our various events – of references to the history of the Greek Revolution.  Particularly because New York and America played a critical role in supporting the Revolution – and several […]

Greek community in Lusaka celebrates 204th Anniversary of Greek Independence | Orthodox Times (en)

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Greek community of Lusaka proudly celebrated the 204th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. The day began with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and a special Doxology held at the Church of Saint Alexander, presided over by Metropolitan John. The event was attended by the Consuls General of Greece and Cyprus, the President of the Greek Community, and a large gathering of faithful and community members. Greek C…

Thousands celebrate Greek Independence Day Parade on NYC’s Fifth Avenue

Despite cloudy skies and chilly temperatures, thousands of Greek-Americans and supporters gathered on New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue on Sunday to celebrate the Greek Independence Day Parade.

Burwood Council celebrates Greek National Day with local community

The Burwood Council hosted its annual Greek National Day celebrations on Wednesday, March 26, marking the start of Greece’s Revolution in 1821 that led to its independence. The event was organised by Burwood Council with the support of Mayor Cr John Faker, and continues a beloved tradition that started in 2003 under former Mayor Chris Christogeorge. The evening featured speeches from notable dignitaries, including Member of the Hellenic Parliam…