New York City – The Greek Presidential Guard began the parade up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan from 64t to 79th Street. The rain held off with a bit of chill in the air as the thousand of parade participants and the floats made the parade route.
The Grand Marshal was Dr. George Yancopoulos who is President and Chief scientific officer of the pharmaceutical company Regeneron. This year’s theme of the Parade was Greek Tourism. 2017 Greek Independence Day Parade Commemorated the 196thAnniversary of Greek Independence 1821. Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City and Senator Chuck Schumer marched in the parade.
Hunter Wells/Nancy Ann Peterson, photographer – 2017