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Greek Flag to Be Raised at Philadelphia City Hall Ahead of Independence Day Weekend
Philadelphia will mark Greek Independence Day with a flag raising at City Hall on April 24, kicking off the 2026 celebration weekend.
A Conversation with Iphigenia Kanara Draws Full House in Philadelphia
Consul General Iphigenia Kanara joined the Daughters of Penelope in Philadelphia for a sold-out event at the Museum of the American Revolution.
Greek Independence Day at NJ State House on March 23, 2026
Greek Independence Day will be marked at the New Jersey State House in Trenton on March 23, 2026, with a flag raising during the Assembly session.
Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day Parade Returns to the Parkway April 26
Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day celebrations return April 24–26 with a flag raising at City Hall, the Eleftheria Gala, a doxology at Saint George Cathedral, and the annual parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Today in Greek History: The Assassination of King George I in Thessaloniki (March 18, 1913)
On March 18, 1913, King George I of Greece was assassinated in Thessaloniki near the White Tower, ending a fifty-year reign that reshaped modern Greece.
Greek Independence Day Event to Highlight Philadelphia’s Role in the Greek Revolution
A March 25 Greek Independence Day event in Philadelphia will feature a dinner and a presentation on the city’s role in the Greek Revolution and philhellenism.
Greek Independence Day Reception at the United Nations Open for Registration
Greece’s Permanent Mission to the UN and the Consulate General in New York will host a Greek Independence Day reception at the United Nations on March 25.
Cassandra Kulukundis Makes Oscar History With First Best Casting Award
Cassandra Kulukundis made Academy Awards history at the 98th Oscars, becoming the first winner of the new Best Casting category for Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another.
Why Greek Tankers Still Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz Despite Rising Risks
Greek-owned tankers continue sailing through the Strait of Hormuz despite rising tensions, drone attacks, and soaring freight rates as global energy shipments face disruption.
Greek Night “Νύχτες στο Αιγαίο” Celebrates Independence Day in Havertown
Greek Night “Νύχτες στο Αιγαίο” will celebrate Greek Independence Day on March 28 at The Yard Pub in Havertown with music, dancing, and a lively atmosphere.
Ionian Cultural Federation of America Participates in Kapodistrias Statue Unveiling in Athens
Representatives of the Ionian Cultural Federation of America joined Greek officials in Elliniko–Argyroupoli to unveil a statue honoring Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of modern Greece.
Name Days this Week: March 15 – 21, 2026
Greek name days observed between March 15 and 21, 2026, with names tied to Orthodox and cultural tradition.
