Every year, on March 25, the Greek Independence Day is celebrated. This date marks the official start of the Greek Revolution in 1821, which ended eight years later with the Independence of Greece from the Ottoman Empire. People celebrate this day every year across Greece, with the parade being the capstone of all festivities. Students, cultural organizations, and people serving in the Greek army all participate in the parade to honor their ancestors and commemorate their achievements and sacrifices for the country.
The celebrations are not limited to the regions of Greece. Every year, the Evzones or Evzonoi, the members of the Greek Presidential Guard, participate in the parade honoring the Greek Independence on New York’s Fifth Avenue. Greeks who have emigrated also hold celebrations on March 25. There are festivities and parades in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), New York City, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia (USA), Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver (Canada) to name a few.
source: hellenicsocieties.org
