Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the birth of the United States and the ideals of liberty, self-government, and democracy. Less widely recognized is how deeply those principles were influenced by Ancient Greece. Long before the Declaration of Independence...
The 2026 Greek Independence Parade that took place on South Halsted Street in Chicago's Greektown on Sunday drew large crowds of Greek-Americans and other spectators.
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Evzones, the Greek Presidential Guard, marched...
An exhibition exploring the ties between Greece and the United States during the Greek War of Independence will soon open in Astoria, New York, ahead of the city’s annual Greek Independence Day celebrations.
Titled The Greek Revolution (1821-1829) Through American...
Boston’s Boylston Street is set to become the epicenter of Hellenic culture on Sunday, April 26, 2026 as the 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade returns to the Back Bay. This year’s procession carries a special weight, marking the...
Marking the Republic of Cyprus's 65th anniversary of independence from British rule, President Nikos Christodoulides stressed the nation's imperative to solidify its power "through actions, not words," as it pursues reunification.
Speaking after the annual military parade in Nicosia, the...
The 23rd Annual Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade will be held on Sunday, April 6, at 3 PM in Greektown, downtown Detroit. It celebrates the 104th anniversary of Greek Independence.
The parade will feature the Hellenic Presidential Guard (Evzones), and...
Thousands of Greek Australians took to the streets throughout the country to celebrate the Greek Independence Day on Sunday.
In Sydney, the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales (GOCNSW) in conjunction with the Parishes-Communities of NSW of the Greek...
Greek communities throughout Australia are preparing to observe Greek Independence Day on Tuesday, March 25th. This significant day holds a dual meaning, honoring both the commencement of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in 1821 and...
According to data released by the American Automobile Association (AAA), Athens ranks 9th among the top 10 international destinations for US travelers to spend their long Independence Day (4th of July) weekend this year.
Athens in top 10 destinations for...
President Biden hosted the traditional Greek Independence Day reception at the White House on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Greeks and Greek Americans attended the event to honor the men and women who fought for Greece’s independence against the Ottomans, and to...
