The 2023 Greek Independence Parade Committee cordially invites you to the final
parallel events to celebrate the Greek Independence Anniversary in New York.
This year’s Flag Raising Ceremony at Bowling Green Square Public Park will take place
on Friday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bowling Green Square (Broadway & Whitehall St.,
Manhattan, NY 10004).
For the first time, the Evzones of the Presidential Guard, His Eminence Archbishop
Elpidophoros, the 2023 Parade Committee of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of
Greater New York, along with dignitaries, and students from Greek Schools will march
from the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine to the Bowling
Green Square at 12:30 p.m. for the annual raising of the Greek Flag. Our presence to
welcome the Evzones with Greek flags will showcase the Hellenic spirit in Manhattan,
New York. The event is open to the public.
The NYPD Saint Paul’s Society will raise the Greek and the U.S. flags and soprano
Ariadne Anna will sing the national anthems accordingly. Greetings will be extended by
dignitaries. The program includes dance perfomances by Dimitrios and Georgia Kaloidis
Parochial school of Brooklyn, the Greek School of Plato of Brooklyn and the Hellenic
Classical Charter School of Brooklyn.
Athens Square Park
The Cultural Committee of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York
invites you to the Flag Raising Ceremony of Greece and the U.S., in the presence of the
Presidential Guard. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 29th at 12:00 p.m. at
Athens Square Park (address: 30th Ave. & 30th St., Astoria, NY 11102). The event is open
to the public.
Politicians and official representatives from Greece, Cyprus and the U.S. have been
invited to extend their greeting remarks. The program includes traditional Greek music by
the artistic director Phytos Stratis and traditional Greek dances from the dance groups of
the Federation of Dodecanese Federation of America and the Kalymnos Benevolent
Society in New York, as well as the awarded dance group of Youth of the Greek
Orthodox Church of Archangel Michael of Port Washington in New York.
Hilton Greek Independence Gala
The 202nd Anniversary Greek Independence Gala is considered as one of the most
prestigious events celebrated on Saturday, April 29 at NY Hilton Hotel Midtown (1335
Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan, NY 10019). Cocktail hour begins at 7:00 p.m. and
the award ceremony at 8:00 p.m. For reservations, please e-mail on
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call on (718) 204-6500.
The Parade Committee of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York has
named the Executive Chairman of Libra Group, George M. Logothetis, as the 2023 Grand
Marshal for New York's Greek Independence Day Parade, who will also deliver the
keynote address at the Gala.
This year's Honorary Grand Marshals are the Chairman and CEO of Red Apple Group
and Parade Chairman Emeritus, John Catsimatidis, the renowned TV News Anchor, host
of "Positively Ernie" at 77WABC-AM News Radio and 2010 Parade Grand Marshal,
Ernie Anastos, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece and 2014 Parade Grand Marshal, the
Honorable George Tsunis, and the singer, George Dalaras, as an honored guest.
Special guests present will include Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Hellenic Caucus
Co-Chairs, Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Chris Pappas (D-NH), Congresswoman, Grace
Meng (D-NY), NY State Senate Deputy Leader, Michael Gianaris (D), who will represent
the New York State Senators and Assemblymen of Hellenic descent, Ambassador of
Greece to the U.S., Alexandra Papadopoulou, who will represent the Hellenic Republic,
and Secretary General of the Parliament of Hellenes, Georgios Mylonakis, who will
represent the Parliament. Cyprus Republic will be represented by the UN Permanent
Represantive Ambassador, Andreas Hadjichrysanthou.
Pierre pre-Parade reception
The annual pre-Parade reception will take place on April 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierre
Hotel (2 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065) a few hours before the Greek Independence
Parade takes place. The national anthems of Greece and the U.S. will be sung and
greetings by dignitaries will be extended.
This is a by invitation only event and it is not transferable. This reception is organized to
thank the officials and benefactors and sponsors for their support. Access to the event
will be granted to the public with a $100 donation to the Federation of Hellenic Societies
of Greater New York the door.
Parade on Fifth Avenue
The Greek Independence Parade will take place on April 30 at 1:30 p.m. on 5th Ave.
Manhattan, NY between 64th & 79th Streets and is open to the public. Access to the
Executive reviewing stand is granted by invitation only.
110 organizations, more than 12 bands and 42 floats have already been registered to
participate in the 2023 Greek Independence Parade. Officials will greet the Parade and
the Media will cover this festivious occasion for Hellenism.
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Your presence is essential for the success of
the Greek Independence Anniversary Celebration.
THE GREEK INDEPENDENCE PARADE BELONGS TO ALL OF US!
