Greek Independence Day parade set for noon Sunday in Warren

WARREN — St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St., will have its ninth annual Greek Independence Day parade at noon Sunday starting at the church.

The route will continue west on High Street, north on Mahoning Avenue to city hall, where a Greek flag will be raised followed by a short ceremony. A luncheon is planned at St. Demetrios community center; there is a small fee.

Georgette Kondolios and Christina Kapolis are parade co-chairwomen. Contact Kapolis at (330) 392-9655 to participate.

This week marked two significant events in Greek history. The Greek revolution began March 25, 1821, as Greeks rose up against the Ottoman Empire that had occupied Greece for 400 years. March 22, 1829, marks the day of the creation of the modern Greek state. The Feast of the Annunication is Wednesday on the Orthodox calendar.