Boston Greek Independence Parade

Come join us on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1PM for the the annual Boston Greek Independence Day Parade commemorating Greece’s march to freedom which began on March 25th, 1821. The 2025 Boston Greek Parade will begin at the corner of Exeter and Boylston Street with the EU flag in front of Lenox Hotel in Boston Massachusetts.

If you have any questions about the Boston Greek Parade, please contact the organizers of the Boston Greek parade, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England by phone at:  617-930-1518 or by email to: fhasne@gmail.com

HERE IS THE BOSTON GREEK PARADE ROUTE:
1. Start on Boylston Street.
2. Up Boylston Street to Charles Street.
3. Ending at the Boston Common.

The Boston Greek parade route is Boylston Street to Charles Street and ending at Boston Common where there will be a celebration of Greek music, Greek traditional dances, and Greek food.

BOSTON GREEK PARADE WILL BE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025!

TRAFFIC ADVISORY:
Greek Independence Day Parade, Sunday, April 27, 2025

The annual Greek Independence Day Parade will take place in the Back Bay on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The parade and related events will result in street closures and traffic detours, and reduce on-street parking availability. Those coming into Boston for the festivities are encouraged to take alternative forms of transportation. For a faster return trip, the MBTA advises riders to purchase a round-trip rather than a one-way ticket.

Marchers will gather on Boylston Street, between Dalton and Exeter Streets. Beginning at 1 PM, the parade will proceed on Boylston Street at Exeter Street, up Bolyston, left onto Tremont Steet and end at the Boston Common.

The following streets will be closed to traffic from Noon to 4 PM, with the Boston Police Department making adjustments as necessary:

• Boylston Street, between Massachusetts Avenue and Tremont Street
• Charles Street, between Boylston Street and Beacon Street

         In addition, “Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Sunday” temporary parking restrictions will be in effect on the following streets to accommodate these events:

• Boylston Street, both sides, from Massachusetts Avenue to Tremont Street
• Charles Street both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
• Beacon Street, both sides, from Charles Street to Arlington Street
• Arlington Street, Public Garden side, from Beacon Street to Boylston Street
• Dalton Street, both sides, from Belvidere Street to Boylston Street
• Hereford Street, both sides, from Boylston Street to Newbury Street

If you have any questions about the Boston Greek Parade, please contact the organizers of the Boston Greek parade, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England by phone at: 617-930-1518 or by email to fhasne@gmail.com

The 29th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston will return on Sunday, April 27th, which will welcome nearly 100 registered Hellenic groups marching along Boston’s Boylston Street in commemoration of Greece’s independence from Ottoman Rule, which began on March 25, 1821.

This year’s parade, themed “Philhellenism and The Spirit of Greece” is presented again by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England (FHASNE), supported by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and Tourism, and in cooperation with The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston (MBC) and The Consulate General of Greece in Boston.

The parade will kick off at 1:00pm at the intersection of Boylston Street and Exeter Street in front of The Lenox Hotel with the Boston Police and the Military Guards, who will present the USA and the Caryatids, who will present the Greek Flags followed by the Parade Dignitaries, Federation President, Grand & Honorary Grand Marshals and Elected Officials, who will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony. The New England Evzones will follow, marching proudly as representatives of the Greek Army and will lead the rest of the parade down Boylston Street, featuring Greek dance troupes, local churches and universities, and more.

Parade Grand Marshals will include The Honorable Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas; The Honorable Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu; His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios; and Consul General of Greece in Boston, Symeon Tegos. Parade Honorary Grand Marshals will include Chairman of The Asia Minor and Pontos Hellenic Research Center, John Davis; and Human Capital Director of the United States Navy, Elaine Rigas; and more.

Immediately following the parade, the Boston Common will transform into “Plaka,” Athens’ central square, with a Greek cultural celebration packed with Hellenic heritage. The New England Evzones and local Greek dance troupes will perform dances from all over Greece, while supporters will be encouraged to try their hand at Greek dancing and indulge in authentic Greek food which will be provided by Greek street trucks and vendors.

“The Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston is returning this year after a record-breaking attendance last year,” says President of FHANSE, Eleni Vidalis. “We look forward to the Boston community walking with us again in celebration.”

Ways to get involved with The 29th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston include:

● PRE-PARADE DINNER GALA: FHASNE will also host its annual Dinner Gala, which will host hundreds of attendees, including dignitaries and political leaders from both the New England area and Greece, serving as a major fundraiser for the parade and future events. With tickets available at $175/each, the pre-parade annual Dinner Gala will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Boston Quincy Marriott (Presidents Ballroom- 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy MA 02169) beginning at 6:00pm. Live music will be provided by Orfeas Orchestra.

● SCHOLARSHIPS: FHASNE celebrates Hellenic heritage by sponsoring and organizing programs and activities that promote and preserve the values and ideals of our Hellenic culture thereby enriching our community and nation. FHASNE strives to be a beacon for the promotion, understanding, and appreciation of the Hellenic heritage in the United States, and pass on the stewardship of Greek heritage and shared democratic values and ideals to the next generation. This year, FHASNE will be offering $1,000 in the form of six scholarships available to eligible Hellenic American applicants currently residing in the United States of America. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 21, 2025 and the scholarship applicants will be notified by March 31, 2025, and the scholarships will be presented during the Dinner Gala of the Federation on April 26, 2025. For more information on scholarships, visit https://hellenicfederationne.org/en/ova_doc/scholarships/.

● PARADE FLOAT APPLICATIONS: Parade Float applications are now available for a $200 registration fee until April 9, 2025. A Parade Order Drawing will take place on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:45pm at the Maliotis Cultural Center in Brookline, MA. For more information on parade float applications, please visit https://hellenicfederationne.org/en/ova_doc/participation-form/.

Former notable parade speakers and guests included Secretary General for Greeks Abroad & Public Diplomacy for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ioannis Chrysoulakis; Former Prime Minister of Greece, Konstantinos A. Karamanlis; Greek-American Singer, Maria Kalomoira Sarantis; Former Governor of Boston, Massachusetts, Michael S. Dukakis; Former Governor of Vermont; Howard B. Dean; Boston News Anchor, Maria Menounos; Legendary Boston TV News Anchor, Thomas C. Ellis; Former Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, Thomas M. Menino; and more.

New England is home to over 200,000 Greek Americans and over 60 Greek Orthodox parishes in the Metropolitan Area. To learn more about the Greek Independence Day Parade, please visit https://hellenicfederationne.org/en/.