Important information about the Parade! It’s a new dawn. On March 25, 1821, Greece declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has invited French President Emmanuel Macron and heir to the British throne, Prince Charles. The committee has not take this decision lightly, however understands that the safety of our community is paramount. The decision was decided after a meeting between Greece’s PM with the regional governors. Many places are in quarantine and large gatherings of people have either been prohibited or strongly discouraged. Nevertheless, next year which is a unique and historical anniversary, of the passing of 200 years from the Greek revolution, all the parades and the official events will be organised in the most exceptional way, to highlight the rich historical presence of our Orthodox tradition.”. For the second straight year the traditional parade was canceled due to the pandemic. *Image by Nick Bourdaniotis/Bourdo Photography (Copyright), PM Mitsotakis Easter message following Resurrection services, Greek President Sakellaropoulou visits Limnos, Ai-Stratis on Orthodox Easter, Paul Ioannidis, close associate of Aristotle Onassis, passes away, Crowd in Corfu keep ‘botides’ tradition of pot-smashing alive despite restrictions (VIDEO), Anastasi celebrated with Molotovs and Fire in Neos Kosmos, Athens. Greek-American John Catsimatidis, the owner of WABC Radio “decided to move the party indoors,” this year since New York’s annual Greek parade was canceled due to COVID, the Post reported. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Black Expo has canceled its Summer Celebration, which would have marked the event’s 50th anniversary, due to the coronavirus, organizers announced on Thursday. Because the annual parade was canceled due to COVID, the station’s owner John Catsimatidis decided to move the party indoors. Piraeus, which is one of the largest Carnival festivals in Greece officially cancelled the carnival celebrations on Thursday, shortly after the Health Ministry ordered the cancellation of all carnival events through to Clean Monday (March 2). Both New York City and New York State are taking emergency measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Catsimatidis said, “The all-day program will be dedicated to Greece’s cultural impact on America.” Greg Kelly and Larry Kudlow will be among the on-air speakers. The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York had a slightly different response, not expressively stating that its parade is cancelled, but simply postponed. RICHMOND, Va. -- For the second year in a row, the Richmond Greek Festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Greece’s Prime Minister announced that all nationwide parades which commemorate the Greek War of Independence (on March 25), will be cancelled this year to limit the spread of the coronavirus. By ELENA BECATOROS March 25, 2021 GMT. All public events, including the free concerts, luncheons, 50th Anniversary Gala, and the Circle City Classic game and parade, are canceled. Because the annual parade was canceled due to COVID, the station’s owner John Catsimatidis decided to move the party indoors. This action was quickly followed by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia, who announced that they will also be cancelling the Philadelphia parade. CBSNewYork Team Save the date for next year's parade on Sunday, March 28, 2021, when we will mark the 200th year since Greece’s declaration … Furthermore, His Eminence communicated with the Archiepiscopal Vicars in Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane, giving them guidelines for the proceedings which will occur there for the 25th of March, in order not to jeopardise anyone from the participants. While the Philadelphia Hellenic Federation has formally cancelled their events, the New York Hellenic Federation has not officially announced that their events are cancelled, just postponed. For the second straight year, the traditional parade was canceled due to the pandemic. Greece. Hosted by 300 Spartans of Quebec. By ELENA BECATOROS March 24, 2021 … The decision was decided after a meeting between Greece’s PM with the regional governors. Perhaps this will fuel an even bigger and greater celebration next year in 2021, as we celebrate 200 years of Greek Independence. The Greek Independence Day Student Parade took place in Syntagma, downtown Athens, on March 24, in the presence of Greek officials and a large crowd that was not held back by barriers, as it used to be in previous years. -Today, the city's Greek American community is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day.-Mayor de Blasio was on hand for a small celebration at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York with the rest of the Organizers of the annual Greek Independence Day parade in New York City have announced the cancellation of this year’s parade. April 6: New York Tartan Day Parade (canceled) Thank you for your support! Parades, galas, lectures, and countless other events planned by federations and organisations in the Greek community worldwide, are quickly being reconsidered and even cancelled due to the Coronavirus spread. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia released the following statement: “Following the Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcements for limiting gatherings over 500 people and given the developments of the increasing cases of Covid -19 (corona-virus) in Australia, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios in cooperation with the Organising Committees, announces the cancellation of the Parades, that were scheduled to take place in Melbourne on the 22nd and in Sydney on the 29th of March 2020. This week the official Greek Independence Day parade in Chicago was cancelled. Seventies star Tony Orlando has been named the Grand Marshal of WABC Radio’s 200th-anniversary celebration of Greek Independence Day at the station’s new event space “Studio 77” on March 25, we’re told. More than 30,000 people were expected to attend the event. After lengthy discussions the Organisational Committee for Greek National Day fully understands the potential risk for the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during this event. [PANAYIOTIS TZAMAROS/IN TIME NEWS] Newsroom. His Eminence asks for the understanding of our fellow Greeks and the wider Australian society for this change in program, which is solely due to the responsibility of our Church not to risk the well being of the participants. Cuomo on Wednesday night announced organizers of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade had agreed to postpone the 258-year-old event march out of concerns about spreading the … Greece’s Prime Minister announced that all nationwide parades which commemorate the Greek War of Independence (on March 25), will be cancelled this year to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Their statements explained that the City of Philadelphia has prohibited gatherings of more than 250 people, ultimately making the parade not feasible. “The government will do its best to ensure that the serious cases of coronavirus are few and far between,” Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said in a televised public message on Wednesday evening. These steps have been taken to ensure that the Coronavirus spread is limited as much as possible. For the second straight year, the traditional parade was canceled due to the pandemic. Gov. This is the first time However, this decision was made out of deep concern for the health and well-being of our children, Grandparents and the greater Greek community as well as the Melbourne community at large.”. While in 2020 parades were cancelled both on March 25th and October 28th, for Greece this year is a matter of prestige due to the bicentennial anniversary. Cancellation of 25 March Greek National Day parade due to (Apr 17, 2021) The Organisational Committee for Greek National Day has cancelled the Independence Day Parade for 2020 in Melbourne. Thousands of anti-austerity protesters in Greece's second largest city forced the cancellation on Friday of an annual military parade commemorating the nation's entry into World War II. The Apple Day celebration and parade in Penrose have been canceled. We recognise that the timing of this decision may have significantly inconvenienced many of you. Among the most prominent events to be affected were the 2020 Summer Olympics, Expo 2020, UEFA Euro 2020 and Copa América 2020 which have been postponed to 2021, and the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, which was cancelled entirely. Come join us on Sunday for the annual Boston Greek Independence Day Parade commemorating Greece’s march to freedom which began on March 25th, 1821. Along with the parades, various cultural and educational programs were planned. Organizers cancelled Sunday's annual Greek independence parade because of cold weather. pin. “The Greek Fest committee would like to wish the New Orleans community well. ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS, World Archaeologists and Scholars Say Acropolis at Risk, Greece Will Lift More Lockdown Restrictions After Easter, Greece Tourism News Brief: COVID Is Still All the News That Matters, Greece Ministers Lay Out Strategy for Marine Tourism Push, SETE Calls for Emergency Measures Over Covid-19 Pandemic, Hospitality Beyond COVID-19: Early Advice from the Industry’s Best, Happy Easter From Argophilia & Five of Crete’s Best, 7 Instagram Shares To Make You Fly to Crete in 2021, A Farewell To Another of the Small Gods of Crete, Nikos Zacharioudakis. The festival will now take place next year, according to Greek Fest co-chair Gail Psilos. We will try to reschedule the parade and provide an update next week. clock. 2020-03-13. -Mayor de Blasio was on hand for a small celebration at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade. “We have already done what is necessary to protect public health… and we call on all public and private sectors to collaborate to fight the pandemic.”. 21. The decision to cancel was also based on information provided by Medical Practitioners, the Ministry of Health, and a lot of feedback from the general School population. This virus pandemic came at a time when Greeks worldwide are organising and planning their celebrations of 199 years of Greek Independence. A floral representation of the Greek flag is seen in Syntagma Square, central Athens, where a Thursday parade will mark the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence. April 14: Greek Independence Day Parade (canceled) The Greek Independence Day Parade has been a tradition in New York since 1938. Greek: What Did You Think ... IRL so many ppl visit their college and/or Sorority/Fraternity on homecoming weekend to participate in the Greek float/parade or just to visit. The traditional parade, which was cancelled last year because of the coronavirus lockdown, this year will take place with all the necessary restrictions. The students marched before the Unknown Soldier, turning their heads to honor the monument. We are sorry to report that the Boston Greek Independence Day Parade and the dance performances following the parade have been canceled due to the evolving COVID-19 virus situation. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fox 4 has just learned that the 2021 Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade has been canceled. Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT. Organizers of the Marietta Greek Festival will be holding a 2021 event after cancelling last year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These decisions followed the already received news that the Evzones of the elite Presidential Guard of Greece, would no longer travel to the various destinations they visit this time of year for Independence Day celebrations. It celebrates Greece’s Declaration of Independence, which took place on March 25, 1821. Stay safe and healthy. For you historians-- on March 25, 1821 Greece declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. The New York Greek Independence Day parade has not been officially cancelled by the City of New York, leaving a window for opportunity to reschedule given that the Coronavirus stops spreading. Because the annual parade was canceled due to COVID, the station’s owner John Catsimatidis decided to move the party indoors. The coronavirus outbreak made the gatherings for the Greek Revolution and Greece’s victorious war of independence against Ottoman rule … To commemorate the national day, small wreath ceremonies will be held. written by Gregory Pappas March 13, 2020. The parade, however, is held on a different day and runs along 5th Avenue from 64th to 79th Street. But the return of the festival to Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church (3431 Trickum Road) will be done in a drive-through fashion. Edison Festival of Light Board of Directors said they made the difficult decision to cancel the parade due to the added risk of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many events around the world to be cancelled or postponed due to a country's government imposed restrictions of large gatherings. Greece had extended invitations to the leaders of the U.K., France and Russia because of their countries’ historic role in the Greek war of Independence. It is customary that during Greek Independence week there are discussions about our Greek heritage and gatherings to dance and share a meal with our community. Montreal, QC, Canada. Seventies star Tony Orlando has been named the Grand Marshal of WABC Radio’s 200th-anniversary celebration of Greek Independence Day at the station’s new event space “Studio 77” on March 25, we’re told. The New Orleans Greek Festival, originally set for Memorial Day weekend, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has halted almost all normal every day activities and events for people worldwide, especially after the World Health Organisation named it a global pandemic earlier this week. Both New York City and New York State are taking emergency measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. The Hellenic Federations around the country are doing their best to handle this difficult situation and ensure the safety of their respective communities. 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