Greek Independence Day Parade (New York City)
greek independence day parade take place annually united state along fifth avenue manhattan borough new york city parade held annual april honor anniversary greek declaration independence ottoman empire march greek war independence parade attracts many greek american tristate area celebration greek heritage greek culture greek achievement world first greek independence day parade held since become new york city annual event parade run along th avenue th th street sponsored federation hellenic society greater new york parade honorary grand marshal dionysios fredi beleri elected mayor himara southern albania historical region known northern epirus native greek population mayor chios dr ioannis malafis part support local diaspora greek beleri given honor absence parade currently imprisoned albanian authority greek new york city celebration greek revolution