Event Listing for Greek Independence Day
PARADE 2008

Friday, April 4th, 2008 – 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Massachusetts State House
Greek Independence Day Commemoration
Gardner Auditorium
Hosted by Governor Deval Patrick & the Massachusetts Legislature
A special State House tour will take place one hour prior to the Commemoration. All school children should meet at the lobby of the main entrance to the State House.

Friday, April 4th, 2008 (Immediately following)
Consulate General of Greece Boston
Reception in honor of the Commemoration of Greek Independence Day
Hosted by the Consul General of Greece Constantinos Orphanides

Saturday, April 5th, 2008 – 6:30 PM
Radisson Hotel Boston
Dinner Gala
Hosted by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England
Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 p.m.
Music by Orfeas

Sunday, April, 6th 2008
Doxology: 10:00 AM, Presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, Parker & Ruggles St., Boston

Greek Independence Day Parade 1:00 PM
Parade Route: Boylston Street to Charles Street
Grand Marshals: His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios & City of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino

Celebration at the Boston Common immediately following the Parade
Featuring traditional Dance performances, Greek Food, Greek Music and dancing.
Music by Orfeas Orchestra
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