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Diaspora
AHEPA to Host Tarpon Springs Epiphany Banquet with Elpidophoros
The United States' oldest Greek fraternal order, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) will hold its annual Epiphany banquet in Tarpon Springs Florida on January 5, 2022.
Celebrating the great feast of Epiphany, when Orthodox Christians believe Christ was...
Diaspora
Florida’s Greek Hub of Tarpon Springs Strengthens Ties with Homeland
The mayor of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Chris Alahouzos, continues to strengthen his ties with Greece after recently returning from an extensive visit to the country.
Alahouzos' visit was part of the Sister Cities program, which aims to build meaningful cultural...
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs Band Headed to Thanksgiving Day Parade Again
The Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, which is the official band of Tarpon Springs, Florida, is set to appear once again at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City after placing first at the Bands of...
Greek News
Tarpon Springs, Florida and Hydra, Greece Now Sister Cities
The municipalities of Hydra, Greece and Tarpon Springs, Florida signed a sister city agreement in Hydra on Saturday as a way to mark their historic connections and foster the growth of cultural and economic development between the two.
The agreement...
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs Lights Landmark for Greek War of Independence
Tarpon Springs, Florida will light up the facade of its Cultural Center this week to commemorate the Greek War of Independence.
Greek Food
Tarpon Distillery: The Iconic Greek Town in Florida Has Its Own Ouzo!
The iconic Greek-American town of Tarpon Springs, Florida, now distills its very own Ouzo, named "Papous Ouzo."
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs Celebrates Epiphany Amid Pandemic Restrictions
The Epiphany celebration marking the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River went on as usual in Tarpon Springs, Florida, despite the many restrictions limiting the number of people watching and taking part.
Colten Sakadales, a 16-year-old who is a...
Greek church
Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebrations Scaled Down Due to Pandemic
The famous Epiphany celebrations in Tarpon Springs, Florida will look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Culture
Greece Celebrates Epiphany Under Covid Restrictions
Many Greeks participate in the Epiphany traditions that are observed in the country, making it one of the most special holidays in Greece.