Greek Independence Day Parade (New York City)

Greek Independence Day Parade
2010 parade
StatusActive
GenreParade
FrequencyEvery April
VenueFifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City
CountryUnited States
Next eventMarch 30, 2025
SponsorFederation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York
Websitehellenicsocieties.org

The Greek Independence Day Parade takes place annually in the United States along Fifth Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City.[1] The parade is held in annual April in honor of the Anniversary of Greek Declaration of Independence from the Ottoman Empire on March 25, 1821, and the Greek War of Independence.[2] The parade attracts many Greek Americans from the Tri-State area and is the celebration of Greek heritage, Greek culture and Greek achievements in the world.

History

Greek parade at 57th Street, New York State
Greek flag

In 1938, the first Greek Independence Day Parade was held and has since become a in New York City annual event.[3] The parade runs along 5th Avenue from 64th to 79th Streets and is sponsored by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York.[4]

In the 2024, parade Honorary Grand Marshals were Dionysios "Fredi" Beleri the elected Mayor of Himara, southern Albania (a historical region known as Northern Epirus with a native Greek population) and Mayor of Chios Dr. Ioannis M. Malafis.[5] As part of the support, local diaspora Greeks Beleri was given the honor, he was absence in the parade because he is currently imprisoned by the Albanian authorities.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Greek Independence Day Parade". NYC.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "Greek Independence Day Parade". Baruch Cuny. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  3. ^ Henry Kamm (March 26, 1972). "Cypriotes Celebrate Greek Independence Festively With Parade Reviewed by Makarios in Nicosia". New York Times. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  4. ^ "Greek Independence Day Parade in New York City (Vid & Pics)". National Herald. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  5. ^ "Greek Independence Day Parade in New York City". Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. News. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Initiative of the New York diaspora – Fredi Beleris was declared Honorary Grand Marshal of the 5th Avenue Parade (video)". protothema. Retrieved 6 May 2024.


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