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From Greece

WITH LOVE!

By James Carras

The 40th Annual Georgakadis, President of the Parish Council. “It’s a chance
to bring the multi-cultural community of greater Fort
Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale together to celebrate Greek culture and feel our
love of our community.”
Greek Festival Festival hours are Thursday 5PM to 10PM (Donate a can of
food to benefit the Broward Center for the Homeless and
t’s a celebration of Greek culture and food at the Fort
receive free admission – Thursday ), Friday and Saturday
Lauderdale Greek Festival to be held at St. Demetrios are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday the festival is open
IGreek Orthodox Church, 815 NE 15 Avenue just north
from noon to 7PM.
of downtown Fort Lauderdale on February 7-10, 2019. At
the Festival, south Floridians will experience the best of The event is priced at $5 for adults and children under 12
Greek warm hospitality -- tasting authentic home-made and military/police/fire are free. Parking is available for
Greek food and spirits, applauding our Greek-folk dancers $5 at ArtServe and Holiday Park. VIP Parking is also
in traditional costumes, shopping unique products and available adjacent to the church.
enjoying Greek lifestyle and customs. The Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival is the largest annual
From Greece with Love. fundraiser that benefits the ministries of St. Demetrios Greek
Orthodox Church.
Feel our love as we launch our new food area, Athens
Street Food, where you will taste the unique flavors of The Festival is located at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox,
Athens. Taste delicious charcoal grilled Greek Chicken 815 NE 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
Wings, Greek Pork Ribs and Greek Souvlaki. Sponsorship opportunities are available. More information
is available at www.fortlauderdalegreekfestival.org
Feel our love as we share our love with our
and on the festival’s Facebook page,
community partner, the Broward Partnership for the https://www.facebook.com/FTL.Greekfest and
Homeless. On Thursday night, bring a can of food
Twitter/Instagram feed @fllgreek or call:
(or more) for free admission.
(954) 761-FEST RV
Feel our love with an expanded Greek Kafenion (have a
coffee, delicious loukamades (sweet fried dough and
honey-dipped and hangout!) and a local Greek food and
wine and beer agora (store).
Feel our love with over 400 parish volunteers extending
their warm greetings and assistance at the Festival. Greeks
are known for their hospitality in their homes and villages
(philoxenia) and our guests will be warmly welcomed.
“The Festival makes for a wonderful and affordable
weekend, full of great authentic Greek food and fun
activities for the whole family,” said Dr. George

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