Everyone is invited to Chicago's Greektown area on Halsted Street to celebrate the annual Greek Heritage Parade.
The fun and spirited event commemorates the 202nd anniversary of the Greek declaration of independence and is a true testament to the pride and love for country that is synonymous with the Greek people.
Chicago's Greek Independence Day parade remembers the time when Greek revolutionaries and allies would gain victory over the oppressive Ottoman Turkish empire in 1821.
Since 1964, the Greek American community has made this event a fun time for all to enjoy colorful traditional costumes, a sense of community and genuine Hellenic spirit.
Beginning at 2:30pm, the parade will include floats and marchers representing churches and organizations from all across Chicagoland.
Guests of the parade are also welcome to enjoy dining at any of the famous Greek restaurants on the Halsted strip in Greektown... OPA!
Event Hours:
Sun May 22 (2:30pm-4:30pm)
Event Location:
Halsted Street, between Randolph and Van Buren
Mark your calendars for the annual Greektown Independence Day Parade! This year’s celebration will take place on Sunday, May 5 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. It’s sure to be an exciting day filled with festive entertainment, floats featuring Greek and Chicago-based organizations and the opportunity to sample classic Greek dishes in the restaurants along Halsted Street. Windy City Greeks, Chicago locals and visitors are all invited to join the celebration as we recall the 1821 War for Greek Independence.
Greektown will share more details in the coming months, but don’t forget to save the date for one of the neighborhood’s favorite celebrations!
Our neighborhood is excited to host an in-person celebration of the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. with the Greek Heritage Parade, presented by The Federation of Hellenic-American Organizations (ENOSIS). This parade, celebrating the rich Hellenic identity and culture in Chicago, returns to Halsted Street after last year’s virtual celebration.
The Greek Heritage Parade has been established as one of the biggest annual events in the Chicago Greek community since its founding in the 1960s. During this parade celebration, visitors can see colorful traditional costumes and hear historical Greek melodies as the community officially celebrates the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence.
Greektown will be bustling with activity on May 22 – including the Greek Heritage Parade, the Greektown Agora (Greek for “marketplace”), a performance by Orpheus Dance Troupe dancers and more!
(parades are subject to change)
Argyle Street Lunar New Year Parade
February 5, 2022
Argyle St. from Broadway to Sheridan, to Ainslie, back to Broadway, back to Argyle
Start Time: 1pm
Chinatown Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
February 13, 2022
Wentworth from 24th to 22nd St., West on 22nd to Princeton
Start Time: 1pm
Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 12, 2022
Columbus Dr. from Balbo St. to Monroe St.
Start Time: 12:30pm
Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 13,
2022
Western from 103rd to 115th
Start Time: 12 Noon
Northwest Side Irish Parade
March 13, 2022
Northwest Highway - Neola Ave. to Northwest Highway, Northwest Highway to Harlem Ave.
Start Time: 12 Noon
Cinco De Mayo Parade
May 1, 2022
Cermak from Damen to Marshall
Start Time:
12 Noon
Polish Constitution Day Parade
May 7, 2022
Columbus Dr. from Balbo St. to Monroe St.
Start Time: 11:30am
St. Jude Police Memorial March
May
1, 2022
Museum Campus Dr. from Solidarity Dr. (1400 S.) to Waldron (1600 S.)
Start Time: 8am
Hellenic Heritage Parade (Greek Independence Day Parade)
May 22, 2022
Halsted St. from Randolph St. to Van Buren
Start Time: 2:30pm
Memorial Day Parade
May 28, 2022
State St. from Lake to Van Buren
Start Time: 12 Noon
Puerto Rican People's Day Parade
June 11, 2022
Division from Western
Ave. to Sacramento Ave.
Start Time: 2pm
LGBTQ Pride Parade
June 26, 2022
Montrose and Broadway South to Halsted and continuing South to Diversey Parkway to Cannon Dr.
Start Time: 12 Noon
Bud Billiken
Parade
August 13, 2022
Martin Luther King Dr. from 4500 S. to 5500 S. (into Washington Park)
Start Time: 10am-12 Noon
Ecuadorian Parade
August 14, 2022
Montrose and California to Kimball
Start Time: 12 Noon
Pakistan Independence Day Parade
August 14, 2022
Devon Ave. from Damen to Western
Start Time: 12:30pm
Von Steuben German Day Parade
September 10, 2022
Lincoln Ave. and Irving Park Rd. to Eastwood, West to Western, then to Lawrence
Start Time: 2pm
20th Annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade
September 10, 2022
19th St. from Newberry to Wolcott
Start Time: 12pm
26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
September 11, 2022
26th St. from Albany to Kostner
Start Time: 12pm
Guatemalan Independence Parade
September 11, 2022
Montrose from California to Kimball
Start Time: 12pm
Annual Mexican Patriotic Parade
September 18, 2022
87th and Commercial Ave., South to 100th and Commercial Ave.
Start Time: 1pm
Columbus Day Parade
October 10, 2022
State St. from Wacker to Van Buren
Start Time: 12:30pm
Arts in the Dark
October 29, 2022
State St. from Lake to Van Buren
Start Time: 6-8pm
BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®
November 18, 2022
Michigan Ave. from Oak St. to Van Buren
Start Time: 5:30pm
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
November 24, 2022
State Street from Ida B. Wells Dr. to Randolph
Start Time: 8am
Chicagoland Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade
December 4, 2022
Western Ave. from 87th Street to Addison St.
Start Time: 9:30am