Greektown Chicago is excited to announce the return of the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m., celebrating Chicago’s Greek American community and the rich Hellenic culture and history. It also commemorates the declaration of the Greek War of Independence (March 25, 1821) and the Hellenic ideals of freedom and democracy.
Presented by the Federation of Hellenic American Organizations of Illinois (ENOSIS), the Greek Independence Day Parade takes place in Chicago’s historic Greektown neighborhood, which has been located along South Halsted Street for more than 60 years. Greektown still boasts the largest concentration of Greek restaurants in Chicago, many of which are family legacies that have been open 25-50+ years.
Since its founding in 1964, the Greek Independence Day Parade has been established as one of the biggest annual events in the Chicago Greek community. During this parade celebration, visitors can see colorful traditional costumes, experience traditional Greek music and dance troupe performances, and watch as the community officially celebrates Greek Independence.
Mayor George Alpogianis of the Village of Niles is the chairman of this year’s parade, which is supported in part by Patron Sponsor Greektown Special Service Area #16.
Keep a look out for more parade announcements on GreektownChicago.org and follow Greektown on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates.
About Greektown Chicago
Greektown is a dining, nightlife and cultural district located in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop area. A popular destination for tourists and residents alike, Greektown offers the best sampling of Greek heritage outside of Athens—from authentic restaurants, cafes and shops to the National Hellenic Museum and annual Taste of Greektown festival. Greektown Special Service Area #16 is the business improvement district for the neighborhood, administered by sole service provider the West Central Association and guided by a volunteer commission of local business owners, property owners and residents. For more information, visit GreektownChicago.org.