Event Listing for 15th Greek Independence Day Parade
 
Friday, April 24th, 2009 – 1:30– 4:00 PM Massachusetts State House
Greek Independence Day Commemoration House of Representative’s Chamber
Hosted by Governor Deval Patrick & the Massachusetts Legislature
The State House Greek Independence Day Commemoration will be held in the House of Representative’s Chamber from 3:00-4:00PM. Public reception with Greek folk dances prior to the Commemoration in the Hall of Flags from 1:30-3:00PM. Governor’s Proclamation to be delivered by Lt. Governor Tim Murray.
 
Friday, April 24th, 2009 (Immediately following State House event) Consulate General of Greece
Reception in honor of the Commemoration of Greek Independence Day
Hosted by the Consul General of Greece Constantinos Orphanides
 
Friday, April 24, 2009 – 5:00-7:45PM Stuart Street Playhouse (Radisson)
Miss Greek Independence/ In conjunction with the George Perris Concert: A Musical Journey
Featuring George Perris and the selection of Miss Greek Independence 2009
Contestant Registration: 5PM-6PM City Room, Radisson Hotel/ Boston, MA
Contestants should arrive dressed in formal attire. $25 Registration Fee (includes admission to concert)
Contestant Time with Judges: 6-7:45PM
Contestants will meet judges and asked a series of questions. Contestants will be introduced to the audience during concert intermission, and the winners will be announced after the show.
 
George Perris Concert :  A Musical Journey  8:00 PM
Repertoire by Hadjidakis, Theodorakis, Plessas, and others.
Tickets at $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door. For tickets: 617-547-4770
Presented By: FHASNE, The Greek Institute, and Greek Boston.com
 
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 – 6:30 PM Carver Ballroom, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart Street, Boston
Boston Greek Independence Day Parade Annual Dinner
Hosted by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England
Music by the Greek Music Ensemble - Guest appearance by George Perris
Cocktails: 6:30 PM Prime Rib Dinner 7:30 PM
Donation: Sixty-Five Dollars, For Reservations: 617.507.6444
 
Sunday, April, 26th 2009 Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England
Doxology: 10:00 AM, Presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
 
Greek Independence Day Parade 1:00 PM
Parade Route: Boylston Street to Charles Street
Grand Marshals: City of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios &
Maria Stephanos, FOX25 News Anchor
Presented by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England In Cooperation with The Metropolis of Boston, The Consulate General of Greece and The Mayor’s Office of Special Events and Tourism
 
Immediately following the Parade at the Parkman Bandstand
Celebration and "Expo on the Park" at the Boston Common
Featuring Greek folk dance performances, vendors and exhibitors, food, music and children’s events.
Music by The Greek Music Ensemble