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The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley unites 45+ organizations to promote Hellenic Ideals, establish relationships, and inspire celebration of Greek culture.
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Greek Independence Day Weekend Kicks Off at Philadelphia’s City Hall
Philadelphia, PA – The dry spell is over. After a 22-year lapse from the Greek Independence Day parade in Philadelphia, Greece’s Honor Guard, the Evzones, returned for their first public appearance in full attire. Yesterday, outside of city hall, the first of a three-day celebration kicked off with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall.…
Pan-Macedonian Society, Local Greek-American Owned Businesses Welcome Evzones
Philadelphia, PA – An action-packed welcome awaited the Evzone contingent of 16 soldiers which came to Philadelphia in preparation for that city’s Greek Independence Day parade. It’s the first time in about 20 years, that the Evzones – the Hellenic Presidential Guard – came and visited Philadelphia. “The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Philadelphia was informed…
Athena and Nick Karabots to Receive the Eleftheria Medal
Philadelphia, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley has announced that it will award the 2016 Eleftheria Medal to Athena and Nicholas Karabots for their philanthropic contributions to society. The award will be presented this Saturday evening at the annual dinner banquet at the Danielle Kousoulis Center (St. Thomas…
Presidential Proclamation – Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2016
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Inspired by ancient Greece’s example, America’s Founding Fathers drew on Hellenic principles to guide our democracy in its nascence. Nearly half a century after the Stars and Stripes first flew over our country, a flag was raised on a mountaintop in Greece, and a…
Federation’s 2016 Greek Independence Day Celebration Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members, parish councils, organization leaders, parish priests and dance instructors, to a meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 7:00 pm at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 256 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Letter from Federation’s VP Nikolaos Spiliotis
Dear Members of the Federation, It’s this time of the year once again for all of us, Greeks and Philhellenes, to celebrate the Greek Independence Day of March 25th. Time is fast approaching and we should all prepare ourselves to honor our historical roots and heritage, to pay a tribute to those heroes that stood up…