Great parade in blue and red

It is always a day of high national semantics. For Greece, the Greek community, the ubiquitous Greeks. So, in the blue whites, New York was dressed for another year to honor the day of Greek independence. Like every year, the American metropolis organized a magnificent parade on the famous 5th Avenue in Manhattan where the expatriates had the opportunity to celebrate in their own particular way the anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821.

This year’s parade was dedicated to the democratic tradition that links the US to Greece and to the strategic partnership that has developed and culminated in the last decade. Decades’ links that acquire their own value and have been updated with a grand moment. Honorable ceremonies were Olympic President Vangelis Marinakis, General Andrew Poppas and Metropolitan Patras Chrysostomos. Vangelis Marinakis’ selection was recognized as a recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Olympiacos and the conquest of the two European trophies by the leading poly sport club in Greece. Accordingly, Andrew Poppas is considered to be reflected the Athens -Washington strategic cooperation, as he is the first Greek -American four -member US Army general and US commander, while the choice of Metropolitan Patras Chrysostom has to do with the fact that he represents the area.

The day was emotionally charged. On the morning of Sunday, a doxology was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, danced by Archbishop Elpidoforos and, among other things, the honored ceremony of the parade, the leader of the opposition Nikos Androulakis, and other members of the Greek Parliament. Events. The parade was opened with the Greek flag of the Acropolis and the honorary scene of the Evzones of the Presidential Guard, which captivated for yet another year the eyes of both the Greeks and the Americans who watched it march in flawless formation. In the procession of the parade, the official guests, representatives of the Greek Parliament and Local Government, and other chosen guests like three times Olympic Pyrrhus Dimas and actor and director Christoforos Papakaliatis, were ahead of the parade processors. The Congress was represented by Senator Charles Sumer, as well as MPs Gregory Miks, Grace Meng, Mike Loles, Nicole Malliotakis. From the state leadership the « present » was given by the state’s Senator Rhodes Island Lou Raptakis, Michael Yiannaris, Michael Tanoussis and New York Mayor Eric Adams. Together with the officials who marched, the former US ambassador to Greece George Tsounis, who has been one of the most active members of the Greek -American community for decades and according to the organizers, was the great benefactor of the parade.

The President of PAE Olympiakos, Vangelis Marinakis, with Archbishop of America Elpidoforos and the Parade Committee’s co -chaired, Yiannis Stroubakis and Philip Christopher

This year’s parade events also had a bright « red » color, as the organizers decided – as mentioned above – to honor Olympiacos for the 100th anniversary of the club and for winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and the UEFA Youth League. In this context, the Association of Olympiacos fans in New York organized a dance that honored Vangelis Marinakis. Also, the two European Trophies were exposed to schools in the Diaspora, the Olympic League and the famous Times Square. Many expatriates and Greeks who visited New York as tourists were unable to hide their surprise when they saw the cups, as they said, some did not have the opportunity to be photographed with the trophies and made it completely unexpected in the US. The European Trophies were found on the Olympic chariot captivating the viewers’ eyes during the parade and receiving cheering and warm applause.

Last night, in the official gala of the parade held in honor of the ceremonies, Vangelis Marinakis had expressed his joy of visiting the US and meeting the Greek community. His short, but warm speech was full of messages: « I feel special whenever I come to your beautiful country, because you have the energy, the democracy and I feel how this country helps anyone comes to work here, to make a career, to be able to use its talents, to be useful. It is really a very nice feeling and especially for the people who like to work, they like to succeed, they like to do things for their society and their countries, « said Vangelis Marinakis.

The Archbishop of America Elpidoforos addressed the event, while the president of the Federation of Hellenic Associations of New York Philip Christopher, PASOK President Nikos Androulakis, Vice President of the Hellenic Association, were present. others.

According to New York police authorities, the parade of 2025 was one of the largest and most massive volume and pulse of recent years. This image was imprinted early in the morning in the New York Metro, where it was full of Greek flags and Greeks of all ages heading to the 5th Avenue. Pictures that will surely be engraved in the memory of the participants. Dozens of homogenous organizations, communities, schools, clubs and organizations of Hellenism and thousands of citizens dressed in national costumes and holding Greek flags in their hands filled the streets of New York in blue -white, giving a « present » dynamic. The parade involved more than one hundred organizations with fifty -six tanks and eleven philharmonic. Federations, associations, associations, professional groups, commercial associations, women’s organizations, businesses, schools, student associations, churches and religious communities from the wider New York Metropolitan region of New York, Northern New York, Niou, Niou, Niou, Niou, Niou. A nationwide invitation full of memories and pride.

VAGGELIS MARINAKIS IN MEGA

In the unity and the close ties between the Greeks of homogeneia, Vangelis Marinakis focused on Mega, excited and proud of the honor of being one of the great ceremonies of the parade.

« We see all the Greeks together, our brothers in Cyprus, celebrating this great day » for the 204 years of the beginning of the Greek Revolution and the liberation of the country from the Turkish yoke, hurrying to add that « this is what they have been very positive for them, Really grieve. « 

Having experienced experience, as he has lived abroad for many years, Vangelis Marinakis has spoken of the deep bond of the Greeks of homogeneity with his homeland. « You are doubled for the successes of your country when you are far, » he said, so « yes, the overseas are twice aside. They are extremely proud of the great conquests of the Olympian, their group, in the last two years. « 

And as the Olympic August, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, stood out at the parade and was checked by the crowd he was watching, he spoke of a « very nice parade ».

At this point, the leader of Olympiacos, who is one of the few entrepreneurs who were arranged in the White House, again referred to the red -white team that scattered joy to all Greeks of homogeneity with the conquest of the European trophies, which is particularly « prominent ».

Finally, he referred to the sport of sport and his contribution to « Greeks who have played successfully and conquer peaks ».

Insured in the contribution of the sport and the decisive role it can play in the education and progress of the youth, a belief that Vangelis Marinakis has proven to be invested in the academies and giving opportunities to young children, he emphasized « the prospects that are more likely to open ».