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Greek Independence Day
Federation To Host Greek Night To Benefit Independence Day Parade 2018
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley presents Greek Night. On Saturday, January 13th, 2018 at 9:00 pm the Greek-American community will gather for this unique fundraiser to benefit the…
Greek Independence Day Celebrations Continued At St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox hosted the post parade festivities on Sunday. Following the Greek Independence Day Parade, the Greek community gathered in the church hall for a series of dance performances…
Demosthenes Vasiliou Awarded Eleftheria Medal At Greek Independence Day Dinner
Upper Darby, PA – It was a surprise presentation at the Greek Independence Day Dinner. Last night at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley presented…
Greek Flag Ceremony At Philadelphia’s City Hall
Philadelphia, PA – On a rainy Friday afternoon, Greek-Americans from around the region visited City Hall in Philadelphia for the Greek Independence Day Weekend flag raising ceremony. A proclamation given by the city of Philadelphia…
Remarks By President Trump At Greek Independence Day Celebration
East Room, March 24, 2017, 2:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I love the Greeks. Oh, do I love the Greeks. (Laughter and applause.) Don’t forget, I come from New York. That’s all I see, is Greeks.…
President Trump Hosts Greek Independence Day Reception
President Trump hosted a White House event commemorating Greek Independence Day. He talked about Greek heritage and sovereignty and how freedom and democracy have formed a bond between the U.S. and Greece. Joining the president…
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 25, 2017, as Greek Independence Day
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, 2017 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION This year marks the 196th anniversary of Greek independence. Greek…
Greek Independence Day Parade Final Preparations – Wrap Up
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware hosted its final meeting before the Greek Independence Day parade yesterday. Final details for the week-long events were confirmed. The…
Greek Independence Day Weekend Events & Schedule
Philadelphia, PA – Greek Independence Day weekend is approaching in the Delaware Valley. The annual parade is organized and sponsored by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia & Greater Delaware Valley. Hellenes and…
Greek Independence Day Reception
Upper Darby, PA – The St. Demetrios Greek school opened the post-parade reception event with a flag presentation. Master of ceremonies Vasiliki Tsanaktsidou welcomed the guests and honored Evzones. President Stathis Karadonis of the Federation…
2016 Greek Independence Day Parade: Evzones Triumphant Return to Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – They came, stood tall, and launched an overwhelming sense of pride. The Evzones made their return to Philadelphia after nearly a generation (22 years). The day began with Sunday morning services at…
Greek Independence Day Weekend Kicks Off At Philadelphia’s City Hall
Philadelphia, PA – The dry spell is over. After a 22-year lapse from the Greek Independence Day parade in Philadelphia, Greece’s Honor Guard, the Evzones, returned for their first public appearance in full attire. Yesterday,…
