Mon., Mar. 19, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Reception for the 191st Anniversary of Greek Independence Day
hosted by the Mayor of the City of New York Michael R. Bloomberg
Gracie Mansion, East End Avenue at 88th Street NYC
7:00 p.m.
Benefit Concert by Vassilis Varvaressos organized by the Cyprus Federation of America
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street and 7th Avenue, NYC
Tues., Mar. 20, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Gala reception and Dinner for the benefit of the American Associates of Saint Catherine Foundation
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
Wed., Mar. 21, 2012
10:30 a.m.
Visit of the Deputy Foreign Minister of Greece Dimitris Dollis
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC
Thurs., Mar. 22, 2012
5:45 p.m.
White House Reception in recognition of Greek Independence Day
The White House, Washington, D.C.
7:30 p.m.
Open House Reception for Greek Independence Day
Embassy of Greece, 2217 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC,
Tel.: (202) 939-1300
Sat., Mar. 24, 2012
12:00 noon
40th Annual National Convention of the Cyprus Federation of America
Terrace on the Park, Flushing, NY
5:30 p.m.
Archieratical Great Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation of Theotokos
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (Evangelismos)
302 West 91st Street, NYC – Tel.: (212) 724-2070
7:30 p.m.
Greek Independence Day Celebration Gala
Plaza Hotel, NYC
Sun., Mar. 25, 2012 – FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS
8:30 a.m. – Orthros,
9:30 a.m. – Archieratical Divine Liturgy and Doxology
Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, NYC
12:30 p.m.
Pre-Parade Reception
The Pierre Hotel, NYC
1:30 p.m.
Greek Independence Day Parade on Fifth Avenue
64th Street to 79th Street on Fifth Avenue, NYC
Mon., Mar. 26, 2012
9:30 a.m.
Visit of the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Cyprus Neoklis Sylikiotis
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC
11:00 a.m.
Visit of the Evzones, the Presidential Guard of Greece, followed by a Doxology and reception
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC
6:30 p.m.
11th Annual Fordham Founders Award Dinner
Archbishop Demetrios will deliver the invocation
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NYC