Grand Marshals
Meet the esteemed Grand Marshals of past Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parades. Individuals whose leadership and dedication embody the spirit of Hellenic culture, Hellenic pride, and freedom.

Mayor Michael Nutter – Grand Marshal 2008

Hon. Zack Space – Grand Marshal 2009

Athena & Nicholas Karabots – Grand Marshals 2010

Nicholas A. Karacostas – Grand Marshal 2011

Dr. Spiros Spireas – Grand Marshal 2012

Theodore Spyropoulos – Grand Marshal 2013

Principals of the Greek School of the Delaware Valley – Grand Marshals 2014

Hon. Mike Fitzpatrick – Grand Marshal 2015

Tom & Pamela Papadopoulos – Grand Marshals 2016

Demetrios & Georgia Halakos – Grand Marshals 2017

Dr. George Ahtaridis – Grand Marshal 2018

Consul General of Greece, Hon. Konstantinos Koutras – Grand Marshal 2019

Consul General, Hon. Georgia Athanasopoulos – Grand Marshal 2022

Ambassador of USA to Greece, Hon. George Tsunis – Grand Marshal 2023

Philip Christopher – Grand Marshal 2024

Drake & Maria Behrakis – Grand Marshals 2025
Eleftheria Medal
Meet our past Eleftheria Medal recipients, a Hellene or Philhellene, in recognition of their lifetime dedication and contributions to protect, preserve and promote liberty and the Greek Heritage.

Father Demetrios Constantelos – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2014

Dr. Spiros Spireas – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2015

Nicholas & Athena Karabots – Eleftheria Medal Recipients 2016

Demosthenes Vasiliou – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2017

George Burlotos – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2018

Consul General of Greece, Hon. Konstantinos Koutras – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2019

George G. Horiates, Esq. – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2022

Ambassador of Greece to USA, Alexandra Papadopoulou – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2023

Archons Commander, Dr. Anthony Limberakis – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2024

Caterina Papoulias-Sakellaris – Eleftheria Medal Recipient 2025