Federation of Hellenic-America Societies of New England

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024

The March Celebrating Greece’s Independence Promises to be Entertaining & Educational with Greek Music, Dancing & Food to Immediately Follow at the Boston Common

The 28th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston will return on Sunday, April 7th at 1:00pm starting at Boylston Street and concluding at Charles Street. Immediately following the parade, the Boston Common will transform into “Plaka,” Athens’ central square, with a Greek cultural celebration packed with Hellenic heritage. The New England Evzones and local Greek dance troupes will perform dances from all over Greece, as attendees are encouraged to try their hand at Greek dancing and indulge in authentic Greek food which will be provided by Greek street trucks and vendors.

In commemoration of Greece’s independence from Ottoman Rule, which began on March 25, 1821, this year’s parade is presented by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England (FHASNE), supported by the Mayor's Office of Special Events and Tourism, and in cooperation with The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston (MBC) and The Consulate General of Greece in Boston. Following Divine Liturgy the morning of, the official Doxology will be offered at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Boston, presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, commemorating the liberation of the Greek Nation.

“After a short hiatus due to inclement weather, we are proud that the Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston is returning this year,” says Vasilios “Bill” Kafkas, President of FHANSE. “We warmly welcome people of all walks of life to attend the parade and celebrate with us.”

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To learn more about the Greek Independence Day Parade, please visit https://fhasne.com.