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Greek Independence Day Celebration - Boston, Mass.

This is The Greek Independence Day Celebration in Boston, Massachusetts, known as The Athens of America. It began with a commemoration and declaration in the State House on Friday and culminatated with the parade and other festivities on Boston Common on Sunday.

Greek Independence was declared on 25 March 1821 Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the Greek flag at the monastery of Aghias Lavras in the Peloponnese in Southern Greece. The Greeks declared "Liberty or Death" and there was no turning back. The Greeks, creators of democracy, would once again be free.

The parade is a true representation of democracy. People of all ages come from all the New England states to participate. The young march with their elders as tradition and culture is passed from one generation to the next.

 

 

We sing, we dance, we celebrate freedom, we celebrate life!

 

OPA!

During the celebration you will hear:

 

Zito H Ellas / Ellada

Long Live Greece

 

Zito To 1821 / 21

Long Live The Spirit of 1821 / 21
COMMENTS
Zippywinds said at 12:57 a.m. on Apr 28, 2007:
great pics of a wonderful celebration and happy independence day :)
arlinealto@***.com said at 7:15 a.m. on Apr 28, 2007:
George: These are awesome!, Potoula and I marched down Fifth Ave. NYC also, and what a day!
Beautiful!, Love ya, Roula
Mashpee_Paula said at 10:00 a.m. on Apr 28, 2007:
You captured this wonderful celebration perfectly George! Bravo!! Thanks. :)
Saulblum said at 10:28 p.m. on Apr 28, 2007:
So colorful, and I love the compositions.
Katerina said at 7:28 a.m. on Apr 29, 2007:
Well-chosen for vivid moments in the State House, on parade, and dancing in the streets (OK, on the Common!) Lovely pictures of our compatriots and living heritage.
Siagian said at 11:10 a.m. on May 1, 2007:
thank you for DEMOCRACY! OPA! =)
CPhoto said at 2:56 a.m. on May 4, 2007:
Excellent work, a very intimate look at the Greek culture in good 'ol Boston.
Love2laugh said at 5:41 a.m. on May 8, 2007:
Wow... I love the costumes. :) Wonderful pictures.
Dxphoto said at 3:57 p.m. on Jun 5, 2007:
Really nice captures.. Let me know next year, I want to photograph that too....
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