Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade

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On March 25, 2012, many spectators from across the Mid-Atlantic region flocked to Baltimore’s officially designated Greektown to enjoy the Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade honoring our ancestors’ sacrifices to preserve the ideals of Freedom and Democracy. This day marked the 191st Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, when our forefathers declared independence from almost 400 years of Ottoman Turkish occupation.

by Georgia Vavas

More than 50 marching groups participated in the Parade including Greek and American government officials, media personalities, the Hellenic Warriors, children and adults in colorful ethnic Greek costumes, Greek Orthodox clergy, the U.S. Naval Academy Marching Band and Baltimore’s own “Evzones” – Greek Honor Guard.

Among the dignitaries who attended this year’s Parade were Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, retired U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Bill Ferguson, U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes, Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Deputy Mayor Kaliope Parthemos, and officials from the Greek and Cypriot Embassies.

Congratulations to the Parade Committee Chairman George Stakias, Co-Chairman Dino Frangos, Parade Marshal Emmanuel Matsos, and the dedicated Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade Committee for their hard work and leadership in making this year’s event a huge success. For more information, go to www.GreekParade.com.

©2012 NEOCORP MEDIA





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