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Greek Independence Parade in Center City
Local groups paraded up the Ben Franklin Parkway with floats and banners to celebrate Greek independence.
Greek Independence Day Parade today in Philadelphia
Greek Independence Day Parade today in Philadelphia. Ζήτω η 25η Μαρτίου! #Greece pic.twitter.com/SZD7jLuiDt — Greeκ Consulate NY (@GreeceinNewYork) March 22, 2015
Doxology for Greek Independence Day in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – This morning His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey officiated the doxology for the Greek Independence Day (March 25) at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia. Listen to the recording.
Spireas and Kousoulis Family’s Unite Greek community at Federation Annual Dinner
Deptford, NJ – On the eve of Greek Independence day in Philadelphia, it was an emotional Saturday evening. Through poem and passionate heartfelt comments, the Greek community united and listened as honored guest and Eleftheria Medal recipient, Dr. Spiro Spireas closed with his thoughts on Hellenism, family and Orthodoxy. “These are the elements that make…
Greek Independence Day Parade Road Closures for Saturday, March 21, 2015 – Sunday, March 22, 2015
On Sunday, March 22, 2015, the Greek Independence Day Parade will be held starting at 1:00 PM. The parade will assemble on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th Street and 18th Street, and proceed west on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the reviewing stand located in the 2300 block of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Philadelphia’s Greek-American Community is Gearing up for its Annual Greek Independence Day Parade
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia’s Greek-American community is gearing up for its annual Greek Independence Day Parade, which will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2015. It is hosted by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley. This will be a two-day celebration, as festivities begin the night before with the…
Celebrate Greek Independence Day With A Free Parade On The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, This Sunday, March 22
Nearly two centuries years ago, Greece broke away from its Ottoman rule. This weekend, it’s time to celebrate the anniversary of Greek sovereignty with Greek Independence Day. This Sunday, March 22, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway welcomes all to celebrate the holiday with the annual Greek Independence Day Parade.
Hellenic Philharmonic Society band to march in Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day Parade
Philadelphia, PA – The Hellenic Philharmonic Society band of New York will be marching in Philadelphia this Sunday at the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. With the parade just less than a week away, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley has announced the late entry will participate at the famed…
Dr. Spiros Spireas to Receive Eleftheria Medal
Philadelphia, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley has announced that it will award the 2015 Eleftheria Medal to Dr. Spiro Spireas. The award will be given on the evening before the Greek Independence Day parade. Spireas will also march in the parade with dignitaries and members of the…
Federation Meeting Finalizes Greek Independence Day 2015 Details
Philadelphia, PA – Anticipation continues to grow for the Greek Independence Day parade in Philadelphia, scheduled for March 22 2015. Last nights meeting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia & Greater Delaware Valley had its member societies and organizations wrapping up details. Following the reading of the…
Federation chooses new theme for Greek Independence Day
In less than two months, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley will host the 194 Greek Independence Day Parade (March 22, 2015). The parade will commence on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on 16th Street at the Art Museum Circle. Formation will begin at 1:00 pm and start at 2:00…