Greek Independence Day Parade (New York City)

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.

Greek Independence Day Parade
StatusActive
GenreParade
FrequencyEvery April
VenueFifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City
CountryUnited States
Next eventApril 2021
SponsorFederation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York
Websitehellenicsocieties.org, official website of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York.

History

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]

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.


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