What could be better than a parade? A Greek parade! April 18, 2010 will be the day of the 72nd annual Greek Independence Day Parade in New York City. The actual celebration last for an entire month, sort of like a Greek History Month. "Dinners, a White House gathering, a beauty pageant, City Hall celebrations, a ceremonial flag raising and numerous other activities all lead up to the Parade on Fifth Ave, commencing from the Pierre Hotel." Not only are American Greeks going to be attending the event, but 8 members of Parliament as well as vice minister of Foreign Affairs Spyros Kouvelis. In addition, many hight profile Greeks will be honored at the event including popular American Greek news anchor, Ernie Anastos. The Boy Scouts of America will also be present as Grand Marshall due to their upstanding role in society.
John Catsimatidis, Parade Chairman Emeritus, stated, “The Parade just keeps getting bigger and better every year. Estimates are well over 250,000 spectators watched the parade from street level last year and we used every available float in the tri-state New York area. One of the most heartening things about the Parade progress is the number of children’s groups who have joined the march. Their day will always remain a fond memory and ensure Greek Independence Day Parades far into the future.”
I don't know about you, but if I was in New York this weekend I would make a point of checking out the Greek Independence Day Parade!
Special thanks to Greek News
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