On Sunday April 7th 2019, the Greek community and the city of Philadelphia celebrated the annual Greek Independence Day Parade, according to greekcitytimes.com.
Organised by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, this year’s parade commemorated the 198th Anniversary of Greece’s Independence along with remembering the 100th Anniversary of the Pontian Genocide.
At 2p.m sharp, all parade participants took their places, and the march commenced in front of Philadelphia’s dignified City Hall.
Parade participants included church organisations from the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley areas, local, national, and international Hellenic organisations, in addition to dance and university groups.
Parade goers located opportune spots along the Parkway that allowed them to see every float and proud group that passed, while surrounded by some of Philadelphia’s most historic buildings and green spaces. The Benjamin Franklin parkway itself is lined with all the flags of the world, and one by one each parade marcher passed under the blue and white flag of Greece.
One group in particular was especially honoured and applauded. Along with representatives from the Greek government, Philadelphia welcomed the elite Presidential Guard. The Evzones filled the crowd with pride for their heritage as they marched in perfect formation wearing the fustanella, the uniform worn by the heroes of Greek Independence.
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