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10,000 Greeks March, Philadelphia 2014 Greek Independence Day Parade
Philadelphia, PA – When the numbers were finally tallied, more than ten thousand participated and celebrated Greek Independence Day along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Vice President of the Federation of Hellenic Societies, George Horiatis said,…
Presidential Proclamation – Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2014
Almost two centuries ago, the people of Greece laid claim to their independence and began a long struggle to restore democracy to its birthplace. Greek Americans crossed oceans to fight for the freedom of their…
2014 Greek Independence Day Dinner
Deptford, NJ – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted it’s annual Greek Independence Day Dinner yesterday. The event was highlighted by a series of presentations. Rev’d Demetrios Constantelos Ph.D.,…
Ask Not What Your Federation Can Do For You – But Ask What You Can Do For Your Federation
On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave his inaugural speech in which he said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” In…
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…
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…
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…
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 held their annual meeting on Monday evening. The highlight of the night was the announcement that the Greek Independence Day Parade…
Philadelphia’s Evangelismos Church celebrates Greek Independence Day
Philadelphia, PA – The Evangelismos Greek School (Bustleton ave.) commemorated Greek Independence day at their church on Bustleton Avenue. Although Evangelismos church is one of the smallest parishes in the Delaware Valley, they put on…
Evangelismos Greek School Students remember Greek Independence Day
Philadelphia, PA – The Evangelismos Greek School (Bustleton ave.) commemorated Greek Independence day in their own special way this past Sunday. While families looked on, the Greek school students, put on a full afternoon performance…
Philadelphia Parkway “Goes Blue”, Greek Independence Day 2013 – Pt. 2
Philadelphia, PA – It came a week early and it brought with it some cold weather, but the Philadelphia Greek Community shook off old man winter and commemorated the 192nd celebration of freedom at the…
Philadelphia’s Parkway “Goes Blue”, Greek Independence Day 2013 – Pt. 1
Philadelphia, PA – It came a week early and it brought with it some cold weather, but the Philadelphia Greek Community shook off old man winter and commemorated the 192nd celebration of freedom at the…
