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