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Lowell mayor proclaims March 25, 2025, Greek Independence Day as students, clergy and cultural groups celebrate
Summary
At a City Hall ceremony on March 25, the mayor of Lowell issued a proclamation recognizing Greek Independence Day; students performed, clergy and cultural leaders spoke, and organizers invited residents to attend a Boston-area parade and State House events in April.
The mayor of the City of Lowell proclaimed March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day at a ceremony at City Hall on March 25, 2025, attended by students from the Atlantic American Academy, clergy, city councilors and leaders of local Greek-American organizations.
The proclamation, read at the podium by the mayor, called the day a commemoration of “the valiant struggle of the Greek people to regain their freedom and sovereignty from the Ottoman Empire in 1821” and encouraged residents to “join and celebrate the heritage, achievements, and contributions of the Greek American community during March 2025.” The ceremony included student performances and remarks from clergy and community leaders.
Eleni Tanaka, addressing the gathering, summarized the historical significance: “Our ancestors fought and many of them died for freedom … Our gratitude will be the best memorial to them.” Father Gregory and Father Nicholas, identified as clergy in the program, also offered remarks honoring the community’s traditions and youth. George Finney Yvonne, introduced as the first vice president of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England and the event’s parade organizer, invited attendees to the region’s larger events and asked for volunteers.
Organizers said the regional Greek parade will take place Sunday, April 27, at 1 p.m., beginning on Boyseau Street and ending at Boston Common, and that Atlantic American Academy will perform at the State House event scheduled for Friday, April 25. Volunteers and participants were asked to contact event organizers; one speaker said visiting dignitaries from Greece, including the mayor of Athens, were expected to attend regional events.
The ceremony concluded with thanks to teachers, parents and city officials and an invitation for attendees to continue the program at the Hellenic Cultural Center afterward.
Upcoming community events and volunteer requests were listed during the program; specific street names and visiting dignitaries were stated by speakers at the event and are reported here as they were presented that day.
