The iconic Greek Presidential Guards, known as Evzones, have arrived in Australia for a special 12-day tour, visiting Adelaide and Sydney to honour ANZAC Day 2025. Discover their full schedule and the historic significance of their visit.
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The Hellenic Presidential Guard (Evzones) will make a historic visit to the Greek Community Home for the Aged in Earlwood, Sydney, on 30 April 2025. Join us at 1:00 PM to witness this powerful symbol of Greek resilience and heritage, honoring our elders and celebrating Hellenic pride during ANZAC Week. Free entry – all welcome!
Philadelphia celebrated the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence with a lively parade on April 6, 2025, as Greek Americans from Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey showcased their pride and heritage. Featuring the Evzones of the Greek Presidential Guard and organized by the Federation of Hellenic Societies, the event followed a Divine Liturgy at Saint George Cathedral, uniting the community in a vibrant display of patriotism.
Evzones Visit Sydney & Adelaide 2025: Honouring Anzac Day & Greek Australian Bonds. The Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) will visit Australia from April 23 to May 4, 2025, joining Anzac Day commemorations and cultural events in Adelaide and Sydney. Hosted by the Hellenic Studies Foundation, Hellenic Club Sydney, and the Joint Committee for the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete, this historic tour celebrates the deep ties between Greece and Australia.
Thousands of Greek-Americans gathered on New York’s Fifth Avenue to celebrate the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The parade, featuring honored guests like Olympiacos President Vangelis Marinakis and Greek political leaders, highlighted the enduring strength of the Greek diaspora. The event showcased Greek culture, unity, and pride, culminating in emotional moments, particularly the presence of the Evzones, Greece’s Presidential Guard.
The 86th annual Greek Independence Day Parade will take place this Sunday on Fifth Avenue in New York, featuring over 120 groups, 52 floats, and 15 bands. Organized by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, the event will honor Greek heritage with distinguished guests and honorees, including actor Christoforos Papakaliatis and Olympian Pyrros Dimas, as it marches from 64th to 79th Street led by the Evzones.
A Greek Parliament delegation will visit Sydney for the March 25th National Day celebrations, followed by the Evzones’ participation in ANZAC Week events across Sydney and Adelaide from April 28th to May 4th. The MPs, led by Stavros Keletsi, will engage with community leaders and hold a press conference on March 27th, highlighting the strong Greece-Australia bond.
: From 28 April to 4 May 2025, 14 Greek Presidential Guards (Evzones) will visit Sydney during ANZAC Week. Save the date for key events, including a Doxology service, a Guard of Honour, and a grand march at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park.
Severe incidents broke out outside the Parliament, causing members of the Presidential Guard to seek refuge inside. The area around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier became a battleground as hooded individuals hurled Molotov cocktails and stones. In response, under the directive of Parliamentary President Nikitas Kaklamanis, the Evzones entered the Parliament building for safety. Meanwhile, serious clashes also erupted in Thessaloniki near the railway station.
The Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, will return to Adelaide, South Australia, for ANZAC Day 2025, celebrating the deep bond between ANZACs and Greece. Relive their 2019 march and discover what’s in store.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one of Athens’ most iconic and visited monuments, turns…
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomed the new year by receiving well-wishers at the Presidential Mansion, including political, religious, and military leaders. The celebration included a special visit to the Evzones barracks, where she honored their role in Greek history and cut the traditional Vassilopita. Earlier, the President attended a doxology at Athens Metropolis, reflecting Greece’s enduring cultural and spiritual traditions.
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This morning, Greece began its national anniversary celebrations with a flag-raising ceremony on the Acropolis. The Evzones of the Presidential Guard raised the Greek flag as the national anthem played, marking the start of events commemorating October 28, known as “Oxi Day.”
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Celebrate Greece’s Independence Day in Brisbane! Join the Honorary Consulate-General for an open reception, cultural exploration & the Evzones photo exhibit. #Queensland #Greece #Culture
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in Syntagma Square in Athens by the Hellenic Parliament building.
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The Presidential Guard (Προεδρική Φρουρά) are the epitome of bravery and freedom, honouring the heroes thousands of years on, who fought and sacrificed for the land on which they stand on.
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