Under blue skies, an enthusiastic crowd gathered for the Greek Independence Parade in New York on 5th Avenue on June 5. Waving Greek flags and with smiles on their faces, the attendees were excited to finally show their Greek pride and cheer on the marchers after the pandemic led to canceled parades in 2020 and 2021. Though the celebration of March 25th was much later than usual, the festive spirit was back in full force for those marching in the parade. Shouts of “Long live Greece” echoed throughout the parade and were answered in kind by those watching from the sidelines.
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The participation of the Evzones, the Hellenic Presidential Guard was, as always, the highlight of the parade, and attendees clamored to get the best photos and video footage of the impressive group marching up 5th Avenue. Applause greeted the Evzones along with shouts praising them as the pride of the homeland.
More than 80 associations, unions, and communities participated with members of all ages dressed in blue and white or in traditional costume, sending a strong message that Hellenism is alive and well.
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