Get Ready for the Fun:
Pre-Parade Events You Won't Want to Miss!
2026 EVENTS will be posted Soon
We’re thrilled to introduce an exciting lineup of new events leading up to Sunday’s parade! Join us for a festive atmosphere filled with activities that will enhance your celebration experience.
HELLENIC FOOTPRINTS
Greek Stories in the Midwest
Event scheduled for May 2nd, 2026
Hellenic Footprints: Photographic Exhibition
Saturday, May 2, 202612:00 PM 1:00 PM
Hellenic Museum of Michigan
Join the Greek Consul General in a photographic exhibition that celebrates the Greek immigration story in the Midwest as part of America’s 250th Anniversary of democracy
​ 50th Anniversary Celebration
Event scheduled for April 26th, 2026
Join us to celebrate
50 years at St. John
We will be coming together on Sunday April 26
following the Divine Liturgy for a family celebration of 50 years at St. John. The following Saturday, May 2, we will have our dinner dance formal celebration of 50 years.
We hope you will join us!
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Hellenic Heritage
Celebration
Event scheduled for April 26th, 2026
We cordially invite all friends and families to a special evening of community and culture as we gather for a special tribute to our distinguished guests.
2026 Greek Parade Gala
Event scheduled for March 28th, 2026
Greek National Day Celebration | Detroit
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago proudly joined the celebration for the Greek National Day in Detroit, on a special evening celebrating our shared heritage and the enduring bonds of Hellenism.
We warmly thank His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit - Youth and Young Adult Ministries, as well as the Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade and the Hellenic Associations, for the invitation and gracious hospitality.
It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with the vibrant Greek-American community and reflect on the values of freedom, unity and identity that continue to guide us.
Ζήτω η Ελλάδα!
Flag Raising Ceremony Ypsilanti, MI
Raising Flag Ceremony in Ypsilanti on March 27th, 2026.
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago had the honor of participating today in the Greek National Day commemoration in Ypsilanti, including a wreath-laying ceremony in tribute to the heroes of 1821.The ceremony took place at the statue of Demetrios Ypsilantis, a distinguished leader of the Greek War of Independence, serving as a poignant reminder of his legacy and the enduring bonds between Greece and the United States. Notably, the city of Ypsilanti itself was named in his honor, underscoring his lasting historical significance.
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The Mayor of Ypsilanti, Nicole Brown, the President-elect of Eastern Michigan University Dr. Brendan Kelly, and Professor Artemis Leontis, Head of the C. P. Cavafy Professorship in Modern Greek and Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan, joined the commemoration.
We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers, local authorities, and the Greek-American community for their warm hospitality and their continued dedication to preserving our Hellenic heritage.