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Greek Festival

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  • Date: May 24 - 26, 2024
  • Location: Hellenic Cultural Center

Opa, opa, opa! The annual New Orleans Greek Festival is Memorial Day weekend.  This event is filled Greek food, music, culture and fun for kids and adults alike.

New Orleans' connection with Greece dates back to the mid-1800s when large numbers of Greeks immigrated here, bringing along their storied culture and traditional heritage. The Greek Festival celebrates that culture and heritage every year on Memorial Day Weekend at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (1200 Allen Toussaint Blvd), which is on the banks of Bayou St. John.  Free off-site parking and shuttle service is also available.

Food

Kali Orexi! Translated from Gree, this popular phrase means "Bon Apetit" or "good appetite". In other words - you better come hungry.  Trying a gyro sandwich is a must.  The Goatburgers, which is a hamburger the Greek way, are also delicious.  For dessert, try a Loukoumades, which is like a beignet topped with honey and cinnamon. For a caffeine fix, pick up a Frappe (no relation to Starbucks), which is basically an iced coffee.

Music

Every year, people come together to perform and dance to traditional, live Greek music.  Guests will have the chance to learn the Zorba and other traditional dances out on the Bayou.
 

Special Events

For all the runners out there, the annual Greek Festival Walk/Run will take place that Friday! Participants can either choose to walk/run one mile or 5k.  

 

Fun For The Whole Family

Kids will love the Athenian Playground, which includes a number of fun things to do. Families can rent a canoe and tour Bayou St. John, or climb Mount Olympus. There’s also a bounce house for the younger ones.

Once you tire out the little ones, check out the Agroa, the outdoor marketplace with Greek paintings, jewelery and other souvenirs. 

For details, go to https://www.gfno.com/