Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beginning with the ceremonial raising of the Greek Flag in front of City Hall, Philadelphia’s celebration of Greek Independence, hosted by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, spanned the entire weekend and attracted Greek Americans and AHEPA Family members from all around the Mid-Atlantic region. Also present were the ceremonial Evzones, the world renowned Presidential Guards of Greece, who made the celebration all the more special.

Supreme President Tsivicos represented AHEPA at the weekend’s events alongside His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey; Ambassador of Greece to the US Ekaterini Nassika; National Commander of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Dr. Anthony Limberakis, MD, who received the Federation’s Eleftheria Award at their Eleftheria Banquet; and President of the Pancyprian Association of America, Philip Christopher, who served as Grand Marshal of Sunday’s Greek Independence Day Parade.

Also representing the AHEPA Family were Supreme Counselor Themis Frangos, Supreme Governor Georgio Comninos, Board of Trustees Vice Chairman George G. Horiates PSP, DOP PGP Georgette Boulegeris, SOP Supreme Treasurer George T. Horiates & MOA Grand Governor Markella Roros, along with many District and Chapter officers who came out to represent in full force!

Chicago, Illinois

AHEPA was also represented at the 2024 Greek Heritage Parade in Chicago, IL, hosted by The Federation of Hellenic-American Organizations (ENOSIS) and sponsored by Greektown Special Service Area #16. Members from both Districts 13 and District 12 joined together to march in honor of Greek Independence and Hellenic Pride.

The AHEPA Supreme Lodge was represented by Supreme Treasurer Demetrios Kirkiles, Supreme Athletic Director Chris Atsaves, and Supreme Governor George C. George, who all served as Honorary Marshals of the parade. Thank you to everyone who braved the pouring rain in the windy city to come represent for AHEPA!