Greek Independence Day parade along Danforth Avenue slated for Sunday, March 29

GreekTown the Danforth will hold its annual Greek Independence Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 29.

The parade takes place along Danforth Avenue and will begin at 1:30 p.m.

The parade will start on the corner of Danforth and Donlands avenues and will then head west towards Alexander the Great Parkette on Danforth and Logan avenues at 3 p.m. for a wreath-laying ceremony.

The annual parade commemorates Greece’s independence from the Ottoman Empire following the revolution in 1821.

Greece officially gained independence in 1830 after the London Accords recognized it as an independent state.

Greek Independence Day is celebrated on March 25, and the Toronto parade is usually held on a weekend close to the actual date.

For more information on the Sunday, March 29, parade, please visit the Greek Community of Toronto’s website at https://www.greekcommunity.org/