The Greek Parade of Boston and New England has been scheduled for Sunday, April 7, 2024, as was announced at the cutting of the New Year’s Vasilopita event of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England at the Maliotis Cultural Center.
It is noted that initially, the parade date was announced as Sunday, April 21, but following further discussions and consultations among the organizers, it was definitively set for Sunday, April 7. This was officially announced by the president of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England, Vasilis Kafkas, and the official poster with detailed announcements and times was also distributed.
As usual, the parade will start at 1 PM in front of the Boston Public Library and will cross Boylston Street. On Sunday morning, after the Divine Liturgy, the official Doxology will be offered at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Boston, presided over by Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, commemorating the liberation of the Greek Nation.
From the Vasilopita cutting event of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England at the Maliotis Cultural Center. Fr. Nicholas Pelekoudas, representing Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, is cutting the traditional Vasilopita. Shown are Vasilis Kafkas, president of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England, and George Panagiotopoulos, vice president. Photo: TNH/Theodore Kalmoukos
The official dinner will take place in the Ithaki Restaurant, adjunct to the Holiday Inn hotel in the city of Peabody, Massachusetts.
Other events related to the parade, such as the annual celebration at the Massachusetts State House, will also take place. The Federation, which is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and conducting the parade through its council and committees, is already working intensively on the preparation of the parade and its associated events.
On Saturday, March 2, at 10 AM at the Maliotis Cultural Center, a wide-ranging meeting, more like a conference, will be held, called by the Federation to discuss matters concerning the Federation and its reconstruction. All associations and societies, both those currently active in the Federation and those that have distanced themselves or become inactive, are invited. All who are interested in the organized life of the Greek Community are also welcome.
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