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New Changes to Greek Independence Day Parade 2014
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia & Greater Delaware Valley has implemented some changes in the last year and the Independence Day Parade is where they’re most visible. On Sunday, March 23, 2014 the Greek community of Philadelphia will gather to celebrate Independence Day along the Ben Franklin Parkway.…
Save the date: this year’s Greek Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – On March 23, 2014 the 193rd celebration of Greek Independence day will take place along the Benjamin Franklin parkway. Starting at 2:00 pm, the event participants will march through the city in this historic moment. The event will be followed by dancing performances and lectures at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church in Upper…
Philadelphia’s Hellenic-American Federation launches new website and announces changes to Independence Day parade
On Tuesday evening, the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, held its monthly meeting at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Center City Philadelphia. Following dinner and before the meeting began, Federation President Stathis Karadonis was honored by Federation members with a birthday cake. During the meeting, Karadonis announced some…
Metropolitan Evangelos of NJ awarded Alexander the Great Achievement Award
Metropolitan Evangelos was awarded the Alexander the Great Achievement Award, which celebrated his tenth anniversary of his enthronement as Metropolitan of New Jersey. The Metropolis is comprised of fifty-five parishes in New Jersey, the greater Philadelphia area, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Members of The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware…
Greek Independence Day Parade announced in Philadelphia
Pennsauken, NJ – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley gathered for their annual Vasilopita cutting event and to kick off the new year. The evening was highlighted by several announcements in regards to the Greek Independence Day parade which will take place this year, on March 23, 2014.
Federation of Hellenic American Societies Cuts Vasilopita
Pennsauken, NJ – The Philadelphia Federation of Hellenic Societies celebrated the new year at the Icarian club house this week. The event was highlighted by a traditional Vasilopita cutting which was performed by Father Nektarios of St. Demetrios church in Upper Darby.
Greek Independence Day Parade 2014
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley presents the Greek Independence Day Parade 2014. Come and celebrate 193 years of freedom on March 23, 2014, Ben Franklin Parkway 16th Street to Logan Circle Philadelphia, PA. Formation: 1:00 pm Parade Starts: 2:00 pm
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia hosts Annual Christmas Party
Upper Darby, PA – A hearty meal was shared by the Federation staff this past Tuesday evening at the Pontian Leskhi. The staff members representing various churches and organizations celebrated the years endeavors. The Federation hosts a monthly meeting around the Delaware Valley and organizes the annual Greek Independence Day Parade held in Philadelphia each…
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies announces date for Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day 2014
Media, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, hosted their annual meeting on Monday evening. The big announcement was the Greek Independence Day Parade has been scheduled for March 23, 2014 along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. A grand marshall is still being considered for the big event and…
Philadelphia Federation President Karadonis meets with Greece’s Deputy PM Venizelos
New York – Greece’s Governing Vice President and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos, who was paying an official visit to New York together with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, held a short meeting with the chairman of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, Mr. Stathis Karadonis.
Stathis Karadonis elected new President of the Federation
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted it’s end of year meeting last week at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Stathis Karadonis was elected the new President of the Federation for the upcoming year.
Presidential Proclamation – Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2013
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, 2013 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each year, America celebrates Greek Independence Day to strengthen the bonds between the birthplace of democracy and the world’s oldest republic. We recognize the enduring contributions of Greek Americans, woven…
