Greek community kicking off iconic Glendi Festival in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A flag-raising ceremony is being held at Springfield City Hall on Wednesday to celebrate the Greek culture ahead of the Glendi Festival.

The festival is a family-friendly event that will feature some entertainment, traditional Greek food, music, and dancing. The event is being held Friday through Sunday at the Greek Cultural Center located at 22 St. George Road in Springfield.

• Friday, September 6: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Saturday, September 7: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, September 8: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Mayor Sarno states, “I am looking forward to celebrating with our Greek community by kicking off their iconic Glendi 2024 Festival with a special Greek flag raising ceremony here at City Hall.  I want to thank Father Dionysios Koulianos, Dean of St. George Cathedral, Liza Pappas, Xenophon Beake, and everyone from the Greek Cultural Center, the Glendi Committee and St. George Cathedral for their continued strength, belief, and investment in our Springfield.  Our beloved Springfield is richer because of our residents representing the Greek faith, culture and heritage.  I want to encourage everyone to come down to our Greek Cultural Center starting this Friday and enjoy the family fun entertainment and delicious food and wonderful music and dancing – my family and I have made this a yearly tradition – see you there!”

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